Core i9-12900EvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i9-12900E is a power-sipping desktop chip for compact workstations, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a multi-threaded monster for heavy rendering and server-class tasks.
Core i9-12900E
Alder Lake-S · 10 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 multithreaded workloads with its vastly higher core count and larger cache, leaving the Core i9-12900E behind.
The Core i9-12900E is the smarter pick for budget/value buyers because it offers solid performance at a fraction of the power and platform cost.
The Core i9-12900E is the right choice for a low-power, compact workstation where the Threadripper's extreme heat and motherboard requirements are impractical.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-12900E 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 17 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-12900E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i9-12900E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 277% 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 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.