Core i7-12700vsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core i7-12700 is a sensible, power-efficient chip for everyday gamers and creators who want solid performance without a huge power bill, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a workstation monster for professionals who need massive multi-core grunt for rendering or heavy simulation.
Core i7-12700
Alder Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2022
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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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 9960X wins overall for heavy workloads due to its far higher multi-core capability and larger cache, leaving the Core i7-12700 behind for general tasks.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-12700 is the smarter pick, offering solid everyday performance at a lower power draw.
Choose the Core i7-12700 for a quiet, efficient office PC where extreme multi-threading isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-12700 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 18 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-12700 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i7-12700?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 211% 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 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. 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.