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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms the more expensive Ryzen Threadripper 3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 862 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen Threadripper 3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 2% better in Control than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 207 vs 203 FPS
- Up to 46% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - CA$619.35 vs CA$1156.84
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 150 vs 280 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 48 vs 24 threads
Control
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Intel Core i9-12900KS Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores Up to 5.5 GHz with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, featuring Intel Adaptive Boost Technology LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 150W Processor Base Power
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Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
203
98.06763285024155%
Value, CA$/FPS
Price, CA$
CA$1156.84
53%
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor, without Cooler
Buy for CA$1,156.84 on Amazon
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Updated 74883 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i9-12900KS
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Single-Core
1667
61.92421991084696%
Multi-Core
13317
82.08716020464773%
Intel Core i9-12900KS | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Castle Peak |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 16 | Cores | 24 |
| 24 | Threads | 48 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 280 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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