AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Intel Core i9-12950HX | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or Intel Core i9-12950HX - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX was released in Q3/2018. The Intel Core i9-12950HX has 16 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-12950HX was released in Q2/2022. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000H (23) |
2 | Generation | 12 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | Alder Lake H |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Successor | Intel Core i9-13950HX |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is 3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz) while the Intel Core i9-12950HX has 16 CPU cores and 24 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-12950HX is at 2.30 GHz (5.00 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12950HX |
32 | Cores | 16 |
64 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz) | A-Core | 2.30 GHz (5.00 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 1.70 GHz (3.60 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or Intel Core i9-12950HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.55 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 11 |
Technology | 10 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 32 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX can use up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 93.8 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-12950HX supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 83.2 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12950HX |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
Max. Memory | 128 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | 14.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 30.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is 250 W, while the Intel Core i9-12950HX has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12950HX |
250 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 55 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 157 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 45 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is manufactured in 12 nm and has 80.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i9-12950HX is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 44.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12950HX |
12 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
TR4 (SP3r2) | Socket | BGA 1744 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
1799 $ | Release price | 590 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Intel Core i9-12950HX |
Unknown | Unknown |