AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX vs Intel Core i9-12900KS

Processor comparisons   29-08-2022
   Let's say you can't decide which processor to buy, you can make a choice after reading the full tests AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX vs Intel Core i9-12900KS and decide which is better for games or simple use for streaming, rendering, programming, video editing, machine learning. Here is all information from various benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like SuperPi, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, VeraCrypt, Dolphin Emulator, Furmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, AIDA64, Blender, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), 7zip, PCMark 10, Blender, UserBenchmark, MATLAB, RealBench, Handbrake, Gears 5, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Prime95, 3DMark, PassMark, WPrime.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Fallout 76
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Valorant
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Cyberpunk 2077
Valheim
Borderlands 3
Red Dead Redemption 2
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Grand Theft Auto V
Last Man Standing
Overwatch
Rainbow Six Siege
Halo Infinite
Fortnite
Watch Dogs Legion
Death Stranding
DOOM: Eternal
Apex Legends

After reading the results of joint benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-12900KS or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

79%

Core i9-12900KS

73%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is 7% better than Core i9-12900KS. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

69%

Core i9-12900KS

61%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a small game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which processors were compared: NBA 2K20, Ghostrunner, Hitman 3, Half-Life: Alyx, DOTA 2A, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Monster Hunter World, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Battlefield V, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, League of Legends (LOL), Horizon Zero Dawn, Control, Metro Exodus, Forza Horizon 4, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	122.4	108.6
Valorant	139.1	123.4
Cyberpunk 2077	77.9	69.1
Apex Legends	130.8	116.0
Call of Duty Warzone	104.3	92.6
Overwatch	112.7	100.0
Red Dead Redemption 2	96.0	85.1
DOOM Eternal	69.5	61.7
Warzone	108.5	96.3
Assassin's Creed	116.8	103.7
Valheim	115.5	102.4

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

18%

Core i9-12900KS

48%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i9-12900KS is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX as it consumes less power: 280W vs. 150W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. It is necessary to count so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, video editing or video rendering, machine learning, programming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum performance, the CPU includes all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX	Intel Core i9-12900KS
Cinbench 15 Single-core	237	669
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	12717	6984
Cinbench 20 Single-core	523	1113
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	26998	15520
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1355	3930
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	80814	44652

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX	Intel Core i9-12900KS
Single-Core	2966	4211
Multi-Core	98413	76561

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX	Intel Core i9-12900KS
Single-Core	1584	2187
Multi-Core	33731	20189

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in the newest games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX	Intel Core i9-12900KS
Announcement date	March 08, 2022	March 27, 2022
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	sWRX8	FCLGA1700
Core name	Chagall PRO	Alder Lake
Architecture	Zen 3	x86
Generation	3	12
Turbo Frequency	4.5 MHz	5.5 MHz
Frequency	3.6 MHz	4 MHz
Cores	32	16
Threads	64	24
Bus rate		16 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	22600 millions	12400 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	280 W	150 W
Memory type	DDR4	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max. Memory		128 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	6400
Memory bandwidth		76.8 GB/s
L1 cache	4MB	2 MB
L2 cache	32MB	8 MB
L3 cache	256MB	30 MB
Overclocking	y	No
Supports ECC	No	Yes
Part number		Expansion Options

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i9-12900KS is 9% better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX has 16 more core than Core i9-12900KS. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is better: 20
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-12900KS is better: 17
However, it should be understood that all the data in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should fully trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Be sure to watch the testing video and read the opinion of real owners of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX and Intel Core i9-12900KS before making a decision which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX specs and review.

Intel Core i9-12900KS - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i9-12900KS specs and review.