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Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $321.68 on Amazon

In Stock

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $321.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 40 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the more expensive Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 1179 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 12% better in HITMAN 3 than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX - 221 vs 197 FPS
  • Up to 81% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX - $321.68 vs $1700.0
  • Up to 83% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX - $1.46 vs $8.63 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX - 125 vs 250 Watts

Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 64 vs 24 threads
This is a free version of HITMAN 3.
HITMAN 3

HITMAN 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

221

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.46/FPS

100%

Price, $

$321.68

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $321.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 40 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Desktop • Aug 13th, 2018


FPS

197

89%

Value, $/FPS

$8.63/FPS

16%

Price, $

$1700

18%

AMD YD299XAZAFWOF Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Processor

Buy for $1,700 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Desktop • Aug 13th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Desktop • Aug 13th, 2018


Single-Core

1180

46%

Multi-Core

7221

48%

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Intel Core i9-12900KF

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Logo

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateAug 13th, 2018
Core i9CollectionRyzen Threadripper
Alder LakeCodenameColfax
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket SP3r2
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16Cores
32
24Threads
64
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
125 W
TDP250 W
10 nm
Process Size12 nm
32.0x
Multiplier30.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-12900KF or Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

HITMAN 3, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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