Intel Core i7-12700K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X
Summary
Reasons to consider Intel Core i7-12700K |
Much higher single threaded performance (around 37% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications. |
55 watts lower power draw. |
This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below). |
Has an integrated GPU, which allows to run the system without a dedicated graphics card, unlike the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X. |
Around 37% higher average synthetic performance. |
Reasons to consider AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X |
None |
Gaming
HWBench recommends Intel Core i7-12700K
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
HWBench recommends AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X
Based on productivity benchmarks, overall multithreaded performance and theoretical specifications.
Features
Intel Core i7-12700K | | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X | |
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MMX | | | |
SSE | | | |
SSE2 | | | |
SSE3 | | | |
SSSE3 | | | |
SSE4.2 | | | |
AVX | | | |
AVX2 | | | |
AVX-512 | | | |
FMA3 | | | |
SHA | | | |
EIST | | | |
Intel 64 | | | |
XD bit | | | |
VT-x | | | |
VT-d | | | |
AES-NI | | | |
TSX | | | |
TXT | | | |
CLMUL | | | |
F16C | | | |
BMI1 | | | |
BMI2 | | | |
ABM | | | |
ADX | | | |
RdRand | | | |
TBT 2.0 | | | |
TBT 3.0 | | | |
SSE4A | | | |
SSE4.1 | | | |
AES | | | |
AMD64 | | | |
EVP | | | |
AMD-V | | | |
SMAP | | | |
SMEP | | | |
SMT | | | |
Precision Boost 2 | | | |
XFR 2 | | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i7-12700K | | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X | |
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Architecture | Intel Adler Lake | vs | AMD Zen+ |
Market | Desktop | vs | Desktop |
Memory Support | DDR4-3200 MHz
Dual-channel | vs | DDR4 |
Codename | Alder Lake | vs | Zen |
Release Date | Nov 2021 | vs | Aug 2018 |
Cores
| Intel Core i7-12700K | | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X | |
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Cores | 12 | vs | 24 |
Threads | 20 | vs | 48 |
E-Cores | 4 | vs | none |
SMPs | 1 | vs | 1 |
Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | vs | No |
Cache
| Intel Core i7-12700K | | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X | |
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L1 Cache | 64K (per core) | vs | 96 KB (per core) |
L2 Cache | 12MB (shared) | vs | 512 KB (per core) |
L3 Cache | 25MB (shared) | vs | 32768 KB |
Physical
| Intel Core i7-12700K | | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X | |
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Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | vs | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
Max Case Temp | 72°C | vs | unknown |
Package | FC-LGA1700 | vs | FCLGA-4094 |
Die Size | unknown | vs | 213mm² |
Process | 10 nm | vs | 14 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i7-12700K | | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970X | |
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Cpu Frequency | 3600 MHz | vs | 3500 MHz |
Turbo Clock | 5000 MHz | vs | 4200 MHz |
Base Clock | 100 MHz | vs | 100 MHz |
E-Core Frequency | 2700 MHz | vs | - |
E-Core Turbo Clock | 3800 MHz | vs | - |
Voltage | N/A | vs | variable |
TDP | 125 W | vs | 180 W |
Points - higher is better
Points - higher is better
points - higher is better