Core i7-12700vsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i7-12700 is a sensible mid-range desktop chip for everyday gaming and work, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a workstation monster built for heavy rendering and multi-threaded tasks.
Core i7-12700
Alder Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2022
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for heavy multithreaded workloads, while the Core i7-12700 is better for everyday tasks and gaming.
The Core i7-12700 is the smarter pick for budget and value buyers, offering solid performance without the high cost and power needs of the Threadripper.
The Core i7-12700 is the right choice if you need a capable, efficient CPU for a standard desktop build, not a workstation.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-12700 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 18 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-12700 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i7-12700?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 233% faster than the Core i7-12700 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-12700 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i7-12700 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.