Processor comparison
Intel Core i9-12900KF vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Intel
Intel Core i9-12900KF
Intel Socket 1700
3200 MHz
16 cores
Nov 2021
DESKTOP
VS
AMD
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
AMD Socket SP3r2
3100 MHz
16 cores
Aug 2018
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i9-12900KF162%
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X100%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i9-12900KF162%
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 62% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Around 62% higher average synthetic performance.
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i9-12900KF
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i9-12900KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
|---|
| 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 i9-12900KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
|---|
| 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 i9-12900KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 32 |
| E-Cores | 8 | none |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | No | No |
Cache
| Intel Core i9-12900KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64K (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 14MB (shared) | 512 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 30MB (shared) | 32768 KB |
Physical
| Intel Core i9-12900KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
|---|
| 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 i9-12900KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3200 MHz | 3100 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 5200 MHz | 3700 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| E-Core Frequency | 1800 MHz | - |
| E-Core Turbo Clock | 3900 MHz | - |
| Voltage | N/A | variable |
| TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i9-12900KF6240 points
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X4070 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i9-12900KF67584 points
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X66563 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i9-12900KF284
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X175
points - higher is better