Core i7-12700FvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i7-12700F is a sensible mid-range desktop chip for everyday gaming and productivity, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a workstation monster built for heavy multi-threaded tasks like 3D rendering and video encoding.
Core i7-12700F
Alder Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2022
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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 9970X wins overall for heavy workloads, leaving the Core i7-12700F for lighter tasks.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-12700F is the smarter pick, offering good everyday speed at a lower cost.
Choose the Core i7-12700F when building a modest gaming PC where the Threadripper's extra power is wasted.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-12700F better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 18 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-12700F in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i7-12700F?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 256% faster than the Core i7-12700F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-12700F or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Core i7-12700F 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.