AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core i9-12900 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X or Intel Core i9-12900 - 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 7960X has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X was released in Q4/2023. The Intel Core i9-12900 has 16 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-12900 was released in Q1/2022. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
5 | Generation | 12 |
Storm Peak (Zen 4) | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i9-11900 |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i9-13900 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz). The Intel Core i9-12900 has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900 |
24 | Cores | 16 |
48 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz) 24x Zen 4 |
A-Core | 2.40 GHz (5.10 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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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 7960X supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-12900 can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900 |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
166.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
24.00 MB | L2 Cache | 14.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 30.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
189.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has a TDP of 350 W, that of the Intel Core i9-12900 is 65 W. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900 |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 202 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has a 152.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i9-12900 cache has a total of 44.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900 |
5 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
sTR5 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
1790 $ | Release price | 489 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core i9-12900 |
Unknown | Unknown |