Intel Core i9 12900 16-core LGA1700
Intel
78 Overall Score
vs
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
AMD
79 Overall Score
Scores
Productivity
Efficiency
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 12900 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Model | 12900 | 3970X |
| Codename | Alder Lake-S | Zen 2 |
| Class | desktop | hedt |
| Process | 10 | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16 | 32★ |
| P-cores | 8★ | — |
| E-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 24 | 64★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14 | 16★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 4★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | sTRX4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 64★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 280 |
| Max Turbo Power | 202★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 12900 16-core LGA1700
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong single thread (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
- Strong ai (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong multi thread (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong platform (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i9 12900 16-core LGA1700
No current pricing available
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Intel Core i9 12900 wins 9 specs while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X wins 10.