Core i7-12700EvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core i7-12700E is a modest, power-sipping desktop chip for everyday builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a workstation monster built for heavy multi-threaded workloads.
Core i7-12700E
Alder Lake-S · 10 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 its vastly greater multi-core performance and larger cache, leaving the Core i7-12700E far behind for heavy workloads.
For budget or value buyers, the Core i7-12700E is the smarter pick because it offers good performance at a fraction of the power and platform cost.
Choose the Core i7-12700E for a compact, low-power office or media PC where extreme multi-core speed is unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-12700E 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 17 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-12700E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i7-12700E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 229% 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 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. 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.