The Core i9-12900KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $53.89 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 31% less energy – 125 vs 180 Watts
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
- Up to 19% cheaper – $225.10 vs $278.99
Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
212
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, $
$278.99
80%
Value, $/FPS
$1.31/FPS
94%
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Average FPS
183
86%
Min 1% FPS
122
88%
Price, $
$225.1
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.23/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
94%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Cores
12-core
75%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
83%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 3rd, 2018 |
$564.00 | MSRP | $649.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Colfax |
125 W | Power Consumption | 180 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 12 |
| 24 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 30 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
