Intel Core i7-12700HL vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Processor comparisons 30-08-2022

   If there are difficulties with the choice of a CPU, you will solve them by reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i7-12700HL vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and understand which is better for games or simple use for video editing, programming, rendering, machine learning, streaming. Here is all information from real streaming and video editing tests or several benchmarks. A thorough review of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like DaVinci Resolve Studio, Dolphin Emulator, RealBench, PCMark 10, PassMark, Blender, Handbrake, GeekBench 6, 5.2, SuperPi, AIDA64, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, 3DMark, Gears 5, VeraCrypt, 7zip, Blender, Prime95, UserBenchmark, WPrime, Furmark, MATLAB.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

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

After looking at the data of all benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or Intel Core i7-12700HL.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i7-12700HL

60%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

62%

This shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 3% better than Core i7-12700HL. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-12700HL

57%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

59%

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 the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think 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 less popular games in which processors were compared: Ghostrunner, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Hitman 3, Horizon Zero Dawn, Half-Life: Alyx, Battlefield V, Monster Hunter World, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Forza Horizon 4, League of Legends (LOL), Control, Metro Exodus, DOTA 2A, NBA 2K20, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	101.8	105.1
Valorant	115.6	119.4
Cyberpunk 2077	64.8	66.9
Apex Legends	108.7	112.2
Call of Duty Warzone	86.7	89.5
Overwatch	93.7	96.7
Red Dead Redemption 2	79.8	82.4
DOOM Eternal	57.8	59.7
Warzone	90.2	93.1
Assassin's Creed	97.1	100.3
Valheim	96.0	99.1

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 tested computers not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, FullHD or 4K. 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 i7-12700HL

138%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

14%

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 i7-12700HL is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX as it consumes less power: 45W vs. 280W. 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

If you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, programming, streaming, video rendering or video editing, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum performance, 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 make sure that 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 work, 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

	Intel Core i7-12700HL	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Cinbench 15 Single-core	431	204
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	3190	5816
Cinbench 20 Single-core	1041	498
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	7251	13376
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2444	1204
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	23918	33942

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

	Intel Core i7-12700HL	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Single-Core	5733	2771
Multi-Core	33488	40817

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

	Intel Core i7-12700HL	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Single-Core	1868	1253
Multi-Core	13487	16736

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 can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in new games. It turns out that there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-12700HL	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Announcement date	August 17, 2022	July 14, 2020
Type	Embedded	Desktop
Socket	FCBGA1744	sTRX4
Core name	Alder Lake	Castle Peak
Architecture	x86	Zen 2
Generation	12	3
Turbo Frequency	4.7 MHz	4.3 MHz
Frequency	2.3 MHz	3.9 MHz
Cores	14	16
Threads	20	32
Bus rate	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	10200 millions	22600 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	45 W	280 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	DDR4
Max. Memory	64 Gb
Memory Frequency		3200
Memory bandwidth	45.8 GB/s
L1 cache		1MB
L2 cache		8MB
L3 cache	24 MB	64MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	Expansion Options	100-000000167

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 41% better than Core i7-12700HL in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 2 more core than Core i7-12700HL. 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 i7-12700HL is better: 12
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is better: 24
However, it should be understood that all the data in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Better to watch the video tests and read the opinion of of people who bought Intel Core i7-12700HL and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX before deciding which processor to buy for gaming and which not.

Intel Core i7-12700HL - all data

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

• Intel Core i7-12700HL specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX specs and review.