Intel Core i7-12800H vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Processor comparisons   08-01-2022
   You may have difficulties with the choice of a processor, you will solve them by reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i7-12800H vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and see which is better for games or simple use for machine learning, video editing, programming, streaming, rendering. Here is useful information from different 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 made by the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications such as VeraCrypt, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Blender, 7zip, PassMark, Furmark, Gears 5, MATLAB, WPrime, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), GeekBench 6, 5.2, Dolphin Emulator, 3DMark, RealBench, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Blender, Prime95, UserBenchmark, AIDA64, SuperPi, Handbrake, PCMark 10.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

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

After looking at the data these benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X or Intel Core i7-12800H.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i7-12800H

60%

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

59%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-12800H is 1% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2950X. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-12800H

57%

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

58%

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 run games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a little 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: Metro Exodus, DOTA 2A, Battlefield V, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Forza Horizon 4, Ghostrunner, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Monster Hunter World, NBA 2K20, Hitman 3, Horizon Zero Dawn, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Half-Life: Alyx, League of Legends (LOL), Control.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	101.0	103.3
Valorant	114.7	117.4
Cyberpunk 2077	64.2	65.7
Apex Legends	107.8	110.3
Call of Duty Warzone	86.0	88.0
Overwatch	92.9	95.1
Red Dead Redemption 2	79.2	81.0
DOOM Eternal	57.4	58.7
Warzone	89.5	91.6
Assassin's Creed	96.4	98.6
Valheim	95.2	97.4

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 tested computers not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. Therefore, 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 i7-12800H

132%

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

22%

To make a final resolution 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 i7-12800H is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X as it consumes less power: 45W vs. 180W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you need 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 video rendering or video editing, programming, streaming, machine learning, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum efficiency, the processor turns on 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 check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the benefit 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 i7-12800H	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	463	180
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	3376	3187
Cinbench 20 Single-core	1106	449
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	7663	7003
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2589	1127
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	25265	21444

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

	Intel Core i7-12800H	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Single-Core	6061	2484
Multi-Core	35372	30571

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

	Intel Core i7-12800H	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Single-Core	1793	1222
Multi-Core	12699	14988

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The later the processor is released, 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, 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 i7-12800H	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Announcement date	January 07, 2022	August 31, 2018
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Socket	FCBGA1744	sTR4
Core name	Alder Lake	Colfax
Architecture	x86	Zen+
Generation	12	2
Turbo Frequency	4.8 MHz	4.4 MHz
Frequency	3.7 MHz	3.5 MHz
Cores	14	16
Threads	20	32
Bus rate	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	12 nm
Transistors count	10200 millions	18800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	45 W	180 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5 5200 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s	DDR4
Max. Memory	64 Gb
Memory Frequency		2933
Memory bandwidth	51.2 GB/s
L1 cache		1.5MB
L2 cache		8MB
L3 cache	24 MB	32MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number		YD295XA8UGAAF YD295XA8AFWOF

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-12800H is 5% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2950X in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 2 more core than Core i7-12800H. 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 i7-12800H is better: 18
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is better: 20
However, it should be realized that the summary data in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should entirely trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the video tests and read the opinion of real owners of Intel Core i7-12800H and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X before making a decision which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

Intel Core i7-12800H - all data

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

• Intel Core i7-12800H specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X specs and review.