Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 3970X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 710 days newer than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 6% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - 184 vs 174 FPS
- Consumes up to 55% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - 125 vs 280 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-12900K - 64 vs 24 threads
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
184
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.33/FPS
100%
Price, €
€428.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | 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 | 32 |
24 | Threads | 64 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 280 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |