amd
Brand24/48
Cores/Threads3.8GHz
Base Clock280W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
intel
Brand16/24
Cores/Threads3.2GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
$1399 • Nov 2019
Intel Core i9-12900K
$599 • Nov 2021
Intel Core i9-12900K
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 16 |
| Threads | 48 | 24 |
| Hybrid Cores | N/A | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 38 X | 32 X |
| TDP | 280 W | 125 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 1.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 128.00 MB | 30.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Architecture | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 2 (Castle Peak)) | Core i9 (Alder Lake-S) |
| Process Size | 7nm | 10nm |
| Socket | amd socket trx4 | intel socket 1700 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 4 mm² | 215 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4 | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 15200 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Intel Core i9-12900K
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Intel Core i9-12900K
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Intel Core i9-12900K
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Intel Core i9-12900K
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Intel Core i9-12900K
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Intel Core i9-12900K
Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
AMD • 24/48 • 3.8GHz
Intel Core i9-12900K
INTEL • 16/24 • 3.2GHz
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