Core i9-12900TEvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core i9-12900TE is a low-power workhorse for compact office builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-end workstation monster for creators and rendering pros.
Core i9-12900TE
Alder Lake-S · 10 nm · 2022
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
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 9960X wins overall for users needing extreme multi-core performance, leaving the Core i9-12900TE far behind.
For budget buyers, the Core i9-12900TE is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and adequate performance for everyday tasks.
The Core i9-12900TE is the right choice in a compact, low-power office PC where the Threadripper's high wattage and size are impractical.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-12900TE better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 12 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-12900TE in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i9-12900TE?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 367% faster than the Core i9-12900TE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-12900TE or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Core i9-12900TE 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.