intel
Brand16/24
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock150W
TDPIntel Core i9-12900KS
amd
Brand16/32
Cores/Threads4.5GHz
Base Clock350W
TDPAMD Threadripper PRO 7955WX
Intel Core i9-12900KS
Intel Core i9-12900KS
$739 • Apr 2022
AMD Threadripper PRO 7955WX
$1899 • Oct 2023
AMD Threadripper PRO 7955WX
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i9-12900KS | AMD Threadripper PRO 7955WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 32 |
| Hybrid Cores | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 8 | N/A |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 34 X | 45 X |
| TDP | 150 W | 350 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.25 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 30.00 MB | 64.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i9 (Alder Lake-S) | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 4 (Storm Peak)) |
| Process Size | 10nm | 5nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1700 | amd socket str5 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | 215 mm² | 2 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 128 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 13140 million |
| Max Temperature | 115°C | 95°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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AMD Threadripper PRO 7955WX
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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AMD Threadripper PRO 7955WX
Multi Core Performance
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AMD Threadripper PRO 7955WX
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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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
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Comparison in Games
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AMD Threadripper PRO 7955WX Wins!
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
INTEL • 16/24 • 3.4GHz
AMD Threadripper PRO 7955WX
AMD • 16/32 • 4.5GHz
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