Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Summary
Reasons to consider Intel Core i9-12900K |
Much higher single threaded performance (around 44% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications. |
155 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 PRO 3955WX. |
Around 44% higher average synthetic performance. |
Reasons to consider AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX |
None |
Gaming
HWBench recommends Intel Core i9-12900K
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
HWBench recommends AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Based on productivity benchmarks, overall multithreaded performance and theoretical specifications.
Features
Intel Core i9-12900K | | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | |
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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 i9-12900K | | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | |
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Architecture | Intel Adler Lake | vs | AMD Zen 2 |
Market | Desktop | vs | Desktop |
Memory Support | DDR4-3200 MHz
Dual-channel | vs | DDR4-3200 MHz
Eight-channel |
Codename | Alder Lake | vs | Matisse |
Release Date | Nov 2021 | vs | Jul 2020 |
Cores
| Intel Core i9-12900K | | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | |
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Cores | 16 | vs | 16 |
Threads | 24 | vs | 32 |
E-Cores | 8 | vs | none |
SMPs | 1 | vs | 1 |
Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | vs | No |
Cache
| Intel Core i9-12900K | | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | |
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L1 Cache | 64K (per core) | vs | 96K (per core) |
L2 Cache | 14MB (shared) | vs | 512K (per core) |
L3 Cache | 30MB (shared) | vs | 64MB |
Physical
| Intel Core i9-12900K | | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | |
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Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | vs | AMD Socket TR4 |
Max Case Temp | 72°C | vs | 95°C |
Package | FC-LGA1700 | vs | sTRX4 |
Die Size | unknown | vs | 74mm² |
Process | 10 nm | vs | 7 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i9-12900K | | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | |
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Cpu Frequency | 3200 MHz | vs | 3900 MHz |
Turbo Clock | 5200 MHz | vs | 4300 MHz |
Base Clock | 100 MHz | vs | 100 MHz |
E-Core Frequency | 2400 MHz | vs | - |
E-Core Turbo Clock | 3900 MHz | vs | - |
Voltage | N/A | vs | N/A |
TDP | 125 W | vs | 280 W |
Points - higher is better
Points - higher is better
points - higher is better