AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Intel Core i5-12600KF | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or Intel Core i5-12600KF - 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 7980X has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X was released in Q4/2023. The Intel Core i5-12600KF has 10 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12600KF was released in Q4/2021. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
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 i5-11600KF |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i5-13600KF |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is 3.20 GHz (5.10 GHz) while the Intel Core i5-12600KF has 10 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12600KF is at 3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
64 | Cores | 10 |
128 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.20 GHz (5.10 GHz) 64x Zen 4 |
A-Core | 3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz) 6x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 2.80 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X can use up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 166.4 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-12600KF supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.8 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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 | No |
64.00 MB | L2 Cache | 9.50 MB |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | 20.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
189.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is 350 W, while the Intel Core i5-12600KF has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 150 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is manufactured in 5 nm and has 320.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i5-12600KF is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 29.50 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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 | Q4/2021 |
5900 $ | Release price | 264 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
98,322 CB R23 MC @ 349 W |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
17,660 CB R23 MC @ 115 W |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
Unknown | Unknown |