Intel Core i7-12700KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-12700KF or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X - 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 Intel Core i7-12700KF has 12 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-12700KF was released in Q4/2021. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X was released in Q1/2020. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
12 | Generation | 3 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i7-11700KF | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
Intel Core i7-13700KF | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 64 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.90 GHz (4.30 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
12 | Cores | 64 |
20 | Threads | 128 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 2.90 GHz (4.30 GHz) |
2.70 GHz (3.80 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-12700KF supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X can connect up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-12700KF has a TDP of 125 W, that of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is 280 W. |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
190 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-12700KF has a 37.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X cache has a total of 288.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
384 $ | Release price | 3990 $ |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
Unknown | Unknown |