Core i9-12900FvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i9-12900F is a mainstream desktop chip for gamers and general users, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a workstation monster built for heavy multitasking and content creation.
Core i9-12900F
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 multi-threaded workloads with its much larger core count and cache, leaving the Core i9-12900F better suited for mainstream tasks.
Budget-focused buyers get smarter value from the Core i9-12900F, as it offers adequate performance for everyday use without the Threadripper's high platform cost.
The Core i9-12900F is the right choice for a compact, low-power office PC where extreme multi-core power isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-12900F 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 21 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-12900F in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i9-12900F?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 205% faster than the Core i9-12900F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-12900F or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Core i9-12900F 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.