Core i7-12700EvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Intel Core i7-12700E is a practical, energy-efficient desktop processor for budget-minded builders, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-end workstation monster built for professionals who need massive multi-core power.
Core i7-12700E
Alder Lake-S · 10 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 is the clear winner overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core performance.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-12700E is the smarter pick, offering good speed at far lower power and platform costs.
The Core i7-12700E is the right choice for a quiet, energy-efficient workstation where massive core counts aren't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-12700E 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 17 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-12700E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i7-12700E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 253% faster than the Core i7-12700E overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-12700E or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i7-12700E 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.