Intel Core i7-12700F vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

Processor comparisons 11-01-2022

   Let's say you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a choice after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i7-12700F vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and see which is better for games or simple use for rendering, streaming, video editing, programming, machine learning. Here you can find all information from real streaming and video editing tests or several benchmarks. A careful review of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests such as PassMark, Gears 5, SuperPi, Dolphin Emulator, AIDA64, PCMark 10, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Furmark, WPrime, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), GeekBench 6, 5.2, RealBench, 3DMark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, UserBenchmark, Prime95, Handbrake, MATLAB, Blender, Blender, 7zip, VeraCrypt.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

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

After reading the results of joint benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX or Intel Core i7-12700F.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i7-12700F

59%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

60%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is 1% better than Core i7-12700F. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-12700F

57%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

58%

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

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	101.0	102.5
Valorant	114.8	116.5
Cyberpunk 2077	64.3	65.3
Apex Legends	107.9	109.5
Call of Duty Warzone	86.1	87.4
Overwatch	93.0	94.4
Red Dead Redemption 2	79.2	80.4
DOOM Eternal	57.4	58.3
Warzone	89.5	90.9
Assassin's Creed	96.4	97.9
Valheim	95.3	96.7

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 amounts of RAM and different video cards. 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. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-12700F

93%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

15%

To make a finishing resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-12700F is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX since it has less power consumption: 65W vs. 280W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was 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 programming, video editing or video rendering, machine learning, streaming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum efficiency, the processor includes all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using 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. Since there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-12700F	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Cinbench 15 Single-core	422	199
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	3076	5712
Cinbench 20 Single-core	1008	463
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	6981	12983
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2358	1108
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	23014	32841

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

	Intel Core i7-12700F	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Single-Core	5522	2750
Multi-Core	32222	34755

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

	Intel Core i7-12700F	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Single-Core	1817	1284
Multi-Core	12764	14251

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in the newest games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-12700F	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Announcement date	January 07, 2022	July 14, 2020
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1700	sTRX4
Core name	Alder Lake	Matisse
Architecture	x86	Zen 2
Generation	12	2
Turbo Frequency	4.9 MHz	4.3 MHz
Frequency	3.6 MHz	4 MHz
Cores	12	12
Threads	20	24
Bus rate	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	10200 millions	22600 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	65 W	280 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	DDR4
Max. Memory	128 Gb
Memory Frequency		3200
Memory bandwidth	76.8 GB/s
L1 cache		768KB
L2 cache	12 MB	6MB
L3 cache	25 MB	64MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number		100-000000168

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is 9% better than Core i7-12700F in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-12700F is better: 12
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is better: 23
Although it should be understood that all the figures in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should entirely trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Better to watch the video tests and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i7-12700F and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX before making a selection which of the processors to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i7-12700F - all data

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

• Intel Core i7-12700F specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX specs and review.