CPU Showdown

Core i7-12700TEvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X

The Core i7-12700TE is a low-power, efficiency-focused CPU for compact, quiet systems, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-core-count workstation monster built for heavy multi-threaded workloads.

Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C / 20T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 350W
Intel

Core i7-12700TE

Alder Lake-S · 10 nm · 2022

12score
4.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
12 / 20
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
4.6 GHz
L3 Cache
25 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

60score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Core i7-12700TE
12
Ryzen Threadripper 7970XWinner
60
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X leads by 400.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#227Core i5-12400F12
#228Core i7-12700TE12
#229Core i5-11600K12
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsCore i7-12700TERyzen Threadripper 7970X
Cores
Total Cores1232
Threads2064
Base Clock1.4 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock4.6 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache15 MB32 MB
L3 Cache25 MB128 MB
Platform
Socket1700sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process10 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for its vastly higher multi-core performance and larger cache, crushing the Core i7-12700TE in heavy workloads.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i7-12700TE is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and adequate performance for everyday tasks.

When the other wins

The Core i7-12700TE is the right choice in a compact, low-power build where the Threadripper's extreme heat and power demands are impractical.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-12700TE 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 12 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-12700TE in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i7-12700TE?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 400% faster than the Core i7-12700TE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-12700TE or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i7-12700TE 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.