Processor comparison
Intel Core i7-12700KF vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X
Intel
Intel Core i7-12700KF
Intel Socket 1700
3600 MHz
12 cores
Nov 2021
DESKTOP
VS
AMD
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X
AMD Socket SP3r2
3500 MHz
24 cores
Aug 2018
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i7-12700KF137%
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X100%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i7-12700KF137%
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 37% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- 55 watts lower power draw.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Around 37% higher average synthetic performance.
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i7-12700KF
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
HWSpot recommends the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X
Based on productivity benchmarks, overall multithreaded performance and theoretical specifications.
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i7-12700KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| AVX-512 | | |
| FMA3 | | |
| SHA | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| VT-d | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| TSX | | |
| TXT | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| F16C | | |
| BMI1 | | |
| BMI2 | | |
| ABM | | |
| ADX | | |
| RdRand | | |
| TBT 2.0 | | |
| TBT 3.0 | | |
| SSE4A | | |
| SSE4.1 | | |
| AES | | |
| AMD64 | | |
| EVP | | |
| AMD-V | | |
| SMAP | | |
| SMEP | | |
| SMT | | |
| Precision Boost 2 | | |
| XFR 2 | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i7-12700KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel Adler Lake | AMD Zen+ |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4-3200 MHz
Dual-channel | DDR4 |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Zen |
| Release Date | Nov 2021 | Aug 2018 |
Cores
| Intel Core i7-12700KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X |
|---|
| Cores | 12 | 24 |
| Threads | 20 | 48 |
| E-Cores | 4 | none |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | No | No |
Cache
| Intel Core i7-12700KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64K (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 12MB (shared) | 512 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 25MB (shared) | 32768 KB |
Physical
| Intel Core i7-12700KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
| Max Case Temp | 72°C | unknown |
| Package | FC-LGA1700 | FCLGA-4094 |
| Die Size | unknown | 213mm² |
| Process | 10 nm | 14 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i7-12700KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3600 MHz | 3500 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 5000 MHz | 4200 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| E-Core Frequency | 2700 MHz | - |
| E-Core Turbo Clock | 3800 MHz | - |
| Voltage | N/A | variable |
| TDP | 125 W | 180 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i7-12700KF6000 points
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X4620 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i7-12700KF58752 points
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X112728 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i7-12700KF (simulated)273.08
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X (simulated)198.65
points - higher is better