AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X vs Intel Core i9-12900KS
37.2Single-core78.9
84.6Multi-core70.3
87.5Gamingspec-based65.7
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X7 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900KS
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X scores 71.1 against 71.7 for Intel Core i9-12900KS. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-12900KS edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- Stronger multi-core score: 85 vs 70
- 327% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 30 MB
- 220% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 64 vs 20
- 200% higher Performance cores: 24 vs 8
- 100% higher threads: 48 vs 24
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 37
- 61% higher PassMark (single thread): 4,323 vs 2,681
- 46% lower Base TDP: 150 W vs 280 W
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- 22% higher Boost clock: 5.5 GHz vs 4.5 GHz
- Lower launch price: $739 vs $1,399
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2022 |
| Socket | sTRX4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 280 W | 150 W+46% |
| Max turbo power | — | 241 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24+50% | 16 |
| Performance cores | 24+200% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 48+100% | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.5 GHz+22% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 14 MB+17% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+327% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 4+100% | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 64+220% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 54,741+26%Top 10% | 43,373Top 18% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,681Bottom 29% | 4,323+61%Top 18% |
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