The Core i9-12900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- 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 3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 64 vs 24 threads
Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
232
100%
Min 1% FPS
159
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Nov 25th, 2019
Average FPS
211
91%
Min 1% FPS
146
92%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
50%
L3 Cache
30 MB
23%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Nov 25th, 2019
Cores
32-core
100%
L3 Cache
128 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
87%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
$5.99 | MSRP | $19.99 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Castle Peak |
125 W | Power Consumption | 280 W |
| Performance | ||
| 16 | Cores | 32 |
| 24 | Threads | 64 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.2 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 |
