The Core i9-12900KS 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 i9-12900KS
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 150 vs 280 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 48 vs 24 threads
Core i9-12900KS vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 3960X
Nov 25th, 2019
Average FPS
192
90%
Min 1% FPS
127
90%
Price, $
$1070
100%
Value, $/FPS
$5.57/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KS vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KS vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Cores
16-core
67%
L3 Cache
30 MB
23%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 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
87%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
$739.00 | MSRP | $1,399.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Castle Peak |
150 W | Power Consumption | 280 W |
| Performance | ||
| 16 | Cores | 24 |
| 24 | Threads | 48 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 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 |
