Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX vs i7-12700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700K
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
22.66
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
2022
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
49.51
+118%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX outperforms Core i7-12700K by a whopping 118% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23339
Place by popularity62not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation42.27no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency16.5016.09
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)Chagall PRO (2022)
Release date27 October 2021 (2 years ago)8 March 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$409no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads2064
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier3636
L1 cache384 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache1 MB128 MB
Chip lithography10 nm7 nm
Die size215.25 mm24x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data16,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12700K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700WRX8
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusLaunchedno data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-12700K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12700K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12700K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/s204.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770-
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHz-
Execution Units32-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-12700K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-12700K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz-
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz-
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-12700K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12-
OpenGL4.5-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12700K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
PCI Express lanes20128

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-12700K 22.66
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 49.51
+118%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-12700K 34607
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 75609
+118%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-12700K 2555
+24.5%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 2052

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-12700K 13785
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 16694
+21.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 22.66 49.51
Recency 27 October 2021 8 March 2022
Physical cores 12 32
Threads 20 64
Chip lithography 10 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 280 Watt

i7-12700K has 124% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX, on the other hand, has a 118.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 months, 166.7% more physical cores and 220% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-12700K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-12700K is a desktop processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-12700K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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