Core i9-12900EvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i9-12900E is an efficient, lower-power desktop CPU for standard workstations, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-end workstation processor built for massive multi-threaded tasks.
Core i9-12900E
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 wins overall for heavy multitasking and professional workloads due to its far greater core count and memory capacity.
For budget/value buyers, the Core i9-12900E is the smarter pick with much lower power draw and adequate performance for everyday tasks.
The Core i9-12900E is the right choice for a compact, energy-efficient office PC where raw multi-core power isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-12900E 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 i9-12900E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i9-12900E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 253% faster than the Core i9-12900E overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-12900E or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i9-12900E 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.