Core i9-12900EvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i9-12900E is a low-power workhorse for compact builds and everyday tasks, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a monstrous multi-core beast for heavy rendering and data-crunching pros.
Core i9-12900E
Alder Lake-S · 10 nm · 2022
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall for those needing extreme multi-core performance, while the Core i9-12900E is better for power-sensitive or compact builds.
For budget-focused buyers, the Core i9-12900E offers a smarter pick with good performance at a fraction of the power use.
The Core i9-12900E is the right choice for a quiet home office PC where low heat and modest performance matter more than raw throughput.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-12900E better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 17 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-12900E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i9-12900E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 406% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.