The Core i9-12900KS is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KS
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 40% less energy – 150 vs 250 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 48 vs 24 threads
Core i9-12900KS vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
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Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Oct 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
182
85%
Min 1% FPS
121
86%
Price, $
$898.88
100%
Value, $/FPS
$4.93/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KS vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900KS vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KS vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Cores
16-core
67%
L3 Cache
30 MB
47%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Oct 2nd, 2018
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
81%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 2nd, 2018 |
$739.00 | MSRP | $1,299.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Colfax |
150 W | Power Consumption | 250 W |
| Performance | ||
| 16 | Cores | 24 |
| 24 | Threads | 48 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 30 MB | L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
