intel
Brand12/20
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i7-12700KF
amd
Brand16/32
Cores/Threads3.5GHz
Base Clock105W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Intel Core i7-12700KF
Intel Core i7-12700KF
$384 • Nov 2021
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
$749 • Nov 2019
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i7-12700KF | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 16 |
| Threads | 20 | 32 |
| Hybrid Cores | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 4 | N/A |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.0 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 35 X |
| TDP | 125 W | 105 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.25 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 25.00 MB | 64.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i7 (Alder Lake-S) | Ryzen 9 (Zen 2 (Matisse)) |
| Process Size | 10nm | 7nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1700 | amd socket am4 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | 215 mm² | 2 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 24 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 7600 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i7-12700KF
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i7-12700KF
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i7-12700KF
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i7-12700KF
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i7-12700KF
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
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
Intel Core i7-12700KF
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700KF
INTEL • 12/20 • 3.6GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
AMD • 16/32 • 3.5GHz
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