i7-12700KF vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
2018
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
15.97
Core i7-12700KF
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
21.59
+35.2%

Core i7-12700KF outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2920X by a substantial 35% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core i7-12700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking424247
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.6044.05
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Core i7
Power efficiency8.4016.35
Architecture codenameZEN+ (2018−2019)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date6 August 2018 (6 years ago)27 October 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$649$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-12700KF has 359% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 2920X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core i7-12700KF 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2420
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 4.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier3536
L1 cache1.125 MB384 KB
L2 cache6 MB2 MB
L3 cache32 MB1 MB
Chip lithography12 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size213 mm2215.25 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors9600 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core i7-12700KF 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketSP3r2FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core i7-12700KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core i7-12700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core i7-12700KF are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core i7-12700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size2 TiB128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/s76.805 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core i7-12700KF.

PCIe versionno data5.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 15.97
i7-12700KF 21.59
+35.2%

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 25365
i7-12700KF 34293
+35.2%

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 1277
i7-12700KF 2542
+99.1%

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 7418
i7-12700KF 13726
+85%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.97 21.59
Recency 6 August 2018 27 October 2021
Threads 24 20
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has 20% more threads.

i7-12700KF, on the other hand, has a 35.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, and 44% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-12700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core i7-12700KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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