Intel Core i9-12900KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-12900KF and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-12900KF 16 core processor released in Q4/2021 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 (5) |
12 | Generation | 4 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Chagall (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-11900KF | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX |
Intel Core i9-13900KF | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-12900KF is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (5.20 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX clocks with 4.00 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
16 | Cores | 16 |
24 | Threads | 32 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz (5.20 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 4.00 GHz (4.50 GHz) |
2.40 GHz (3.90 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 i9-12900KF, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
14.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-12900KF has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is 280 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
241 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-12900KF has 44.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is at 72.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
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 | WRX8 (sWRX8) |
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 | Q1/2022 |
564 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
27,472 CB R23 MC @ 240 W |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-12900KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
Unknown | Unknown |