Processor comparison
Intel Core i9-12900KF vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Intel
Intel Core i9-12900KF
Intel Socket 1700
3200 MHz
16 cores
Nov 2021
DESKTOP
VS
AMD
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
AMD Socket TR4
3800 MHz
24 cores
Nov 2019
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i9-12900KF135%
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X100%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i9-12900KF135%
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 35% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- 155 watts lower power draw.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Around 35% higher average synthetic performance.
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i9-12900KF
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
HWSpot recommends the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Based on productivity benchmarks, overall multithreaded performance and theoretical specifications.
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i9-12900KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|
| 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 3960X |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel Adler Lake | AMD Zen 2 |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4-3200 MHz
Dual-channel | DDR4-3200 MHz
Quad-channel |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Matisse |
| Release Date | Nov 2021 | Nov 2019 |
Cores
| Intel Core i9-12900KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24 |
| Threads | 24 | 48 |
| E-Cores | 8 | none |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | No | No |
Cache
| Intel Core i9-12900KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64K (per core) | 96K (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 14MB (shared) | 512K (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 30MB (shared) | 128MB |
Physical
| Intel Core i9-12900KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket TR4 |
| Max Case Temp | 72°C | 95°C |
| Package | FC-LGA1700 | sTRX4 |
| Die Size | unknown | 74mm² |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i9-12900KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3200 MHz | 3800 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 5200 MHz | 4500 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| E-Core Frequency | 1800 MHz | - |
| E-Core Turbo Clock | 3900 MHz | - |
| Voltage | N/A | N/A |
| TDP | 125 W | 280 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i9-12900KF6240 points
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X5040 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i9-12900KF67584 points
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X124615 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i9-12900KF284
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X209
points - higher is better