The Core i9-12900 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 i9-12900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 77% less energy – 65 vs 280 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 48 vs 24 threads
Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€420.25
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Nov 25th, 2019
Average FPS
192
91%
Min 1% FPS
127
92%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
67%
L3 Cache
30 MB
23%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
63%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 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
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
$519.00 | MSRP | $1,399.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Castle Peak |
65 W | Power Consumption | 280 W |
| Performance | ||
| 16 | Cores | 24 |
| 24 | Threads | 48 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
| 30 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 |
