The Core i7-12700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 55% less energy – 125 vs 280 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 48 vs 20 threads
Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
211
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, €
€267.67
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.26/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Nov 25th, 2019
Average FPS
192
91%
Min 1% FPS
127
91%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
50%
L3 Cache
25 MB
20%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Nov 25th, 2019
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
128 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
$409.00 | MSRP | $1,399.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Castle Peak |
125 W | Power Consumption | 280 W |
| Performance | ||
| 12 | Cores | 24 |
| 20 | Threads | 48 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
| 25 MB | L3 Cache | 128 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
