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Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $187.99 on Amazon

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Updated 349756 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

3.7 GHz | 32-core

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Logo
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core, 64-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $1,900.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 349756 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $187.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 349756 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

3.7 GHz | 32-core

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Logo
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core, 64-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $1,900.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 349756 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen Threadripper 3970X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600K is 710 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen Threadripper 3970X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 10% better in A Plague Tale: Requiem than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - 148 vs 135 FPS
  • Up to 90% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - $187.99 vs $1900.99
  • Up to 91% better value when playing A Plague Tale: Requiem than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - $1.27 vs $14.08 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 55% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - 125 vs 280 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600K - 64 vs 16 threads
This is a free version of A Plague Tale: Requiem.

A Plague Tale: Requiem

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

148

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.27/FPS

100%

Price, $

$187.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $187.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 349756 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


FPS

135

91.21621621621621%

Value, $/FPS

$14.08/FPS

9.019886363636363%

Price, $

$1900.99

9%

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core, 64-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $1,900.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 349756 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

84.18046830382639%

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


Single-Core

1636

66.77551020408163%

Multi-Core

14008

100%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Intel Core i5-12600K

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Logo

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateNov 25th, 2019
Core i5CollectionRyzen Threadripper
Alder LakeCodenameCastle Peak
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket TRX4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores
32
16Threads
64
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed3.7 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.5 GHz
125 W
TDP280 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
37.0xMultiplier37.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

A Plague Tale: Requiem, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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