AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX vs Intel Core i9-12900F

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
The Intel Core i9-12900F features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-12900F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX Name Intel Core i9-12900F
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family Intel Core i9
4 Generation 12
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-12900F has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 5.1 GHz
None None 1.8 GHz
None None 2.4 GHz
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 8x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.6 GHz Frequency None
None None 3.8 GHz
64 Threads 24
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
32 CPU Cores 16
32x Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-12900F does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
8 Memory channels 2
2.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 202 W
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-12900F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
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16.0 MB L2-Cache 14.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Chagall (Zen 3) Architecture Alder Lake S
7 nm Technology 10 nm
WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 464 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
128.0 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
32C 64T @ 3.6 GHz
53977
53977
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
26455
26455

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
32C 64T @ 3.6 GHz
20892
20892
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
10097
10097

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
32C 64T @ 3.6 GHz
19975
19975
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
15367
15367