Intel Core i9-12900F | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-12900F and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-12900F 16 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X which has 64 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) |
12 | Generation | 5 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-11900F | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-13900F | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-12900F is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz (5.10 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X clocks with 3.20 GHz (5.10 GHz), has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-12900F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
16 | Cores | 64 |
24 | Threads | 128 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.40 GHz (5.10 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 3.20 GHz (5.10 GHz) 64x Zen 4 |
1.80 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-12900F, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 166.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-12900F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 166.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
14.00 MB | L2 Cache | 64.00 MB |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 189.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-12900F has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is 350 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i9-12900F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
202 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-12900F has 44.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is at 320.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-12900F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
10 nm | Technology | 5 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, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | sTR5 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
464 $ | Release price | 5900 $ |
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Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900F
2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
98,322 CB R23 MC @ 349 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-12900F | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
Unknown | Unknown |