Intel Core i9-12900KF vs Intel Ryzen Threadripper 3980X
Summary
Reasons to consider Intel Core i9-12900KF |
Much higher single threaded performance (around 30% 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). |
Around 30% higher average synthetic performance. |
Reasons to consider Intel Ryzen Threadripper 3980X |
None |
Gaming
HWBench recommends Intel Core i9-12900KF
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
HWBench recommends Intel Ryzen Threadripper 3980X
Based on productivity benchmarks, overall multithreaded performance and theoretical specifications.
Features
Intel Core i9-12900KF | | Intel Ryzen Threadripper 3980X | |
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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 i9-12900KF | | Intel Ryzen Threadripper 3980X | |
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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
Quad-channel |
Codename | Alder Lake | vs | Matisse |
Release Date | Nov 2021 | vs | Nov 2019 |
Cores
| Intel Core i9-12900KF | | Intel Ryzen Threadripper 3980X | |
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Cores | 16 | vs | 48 |
Threads | 24 | vs | 96 |
E-Cores | 8 | vs | none |
SMPs | 1 | vs | 1 |
Integrated Graphics | No | vs | No |
Cache
| Intel Core i9-12900KF | | Intel Ryzen Threadripper 3980X | |
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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 | 128MB |
Physical
| Intel Core i9-12900KF | | Intel Ryzen Threadripper 3980X | |
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Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | vs | socket test |
Max Case Temp | 72°C | vs | N/A |
Package | FC-LGA1700 | vs | sTRX4 |
Die Size | unknown | vs | 74mm² |
Process | 10 nm | vs | 7 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i9-12900KF | | Intel Ryzen Threadripper 3980X | |
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Cpu Frequency | 3200 MHz | vs | 3500 MHz |
Turbo Clock | 5200 MHz | vs | 4700 MHz |
Base Clock | 100 MHz | vs | 100 MHz |
E-Core Frequency | 1800 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