Intel Core i9-12900E vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

Processor comparisons 10-01-2022

   For example you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a choice after reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i9-12900E vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and understand which is better for games or simple use for streaming, rendering, machine learning, video editing, programming. Here is all information from real video editing and streaming tests or different benchmarks. A thorough 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 testing software like PCMark 10, 7zip, Prime95, Handbrake, UserBenchmark, PassMark, Blender, WPrime, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, SuperPi, RealBench, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), 3DMark, VeraCrypt, Furmark, Blender, GeekBench 6, 5.2, MATLAB, AIDA64, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Dolphin Emulator, Gears 5.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

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

After looking at the data 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 i9-12900E.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i9-12900E

65%

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, Core i9-12900E is 7% better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i9-12900E

59%

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 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. And if it seems to you 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 CPU comparisons were performed: NBA 2K20, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Microsoft Flight Simulator, DOTA 2A, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, League of Legends (LOL), Horizon Zero Dawn, Control, Half-Life: Alyx, Ghostrunner, Monster Hunter World, Battlefield V, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Metro Exodus, Forza Horizon 4, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Hitman 3.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	104.0	102.5
Valorant	118.2	116.5
Cyberpunk 2077	66.2	65.3
Apex Legends	111.1	109.5
Call of Duty Warzone	88.7	87.4
Overwatch	95.7	94.4
Red Dead Redemption 2	81.6	80.4
DOOM Eternal	59.1	58.3
Warzone	92.2	90.9
Assassin's Creed	99.3	97.9
Valheim	98.1	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 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

Core i9-12900E

94%

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 i9-12900E 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. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, machine learning, streaming, video rendering or video editing, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum performance, the CPU includes all cores and threads 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 software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, 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 i9-12900E	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Cinbench 15 Single-core	436	199
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	4593	5712
Cinbench 20 Single-core	728	463
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	10212	12983
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2582	1108
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	29385	32841

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

	Intel Core i9-12900E	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Single-Core	6730	2750
Multi-Core	50237	34755

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

	Intel Core i9-12900E	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Single-Core	1847	1284
Multi-Core	15707	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 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 i9-12900E	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Announcement date	July 21, 2021	July 14, 2020
Type	Embedded	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1700	sTRX4
Core name	Alder Lake	Matisse
Architecture	x86	Zen 2
Generation	12	2
Turbo Frequency	5 MHz	4.3 MHz
Frequency	3.8 MHz	4 MHz
Cores	16	12
Threads	24	24
Bus rate	16 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	12600 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	6400	3200
Memory bandwidth	76.8 GB/s
L1 cache	2 MB	768KB
L2 cache	12 MB	6MB
L3 cache	30 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 5% better than Core i9-12900E in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i9-12900E has 4 more core than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX. 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 i9-12900E is better: 27
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is better: 8
However, it should be realized that the summary data in the article 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 reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i9-12900E and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX before making a choice which of the processors to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i9-12900E - all data

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

• Intel Core i9-12900E specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX specs and review.