Intel Core i9-14900F vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-14900F and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900F

• CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
• Around 9% higher clock speed: 5.8 GHz vs 5.3 GHz
• Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 95°C
• Around 25% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
• 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
• 5.4x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 350 Watt
• Around 12% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4558 vs 4067

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

• Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
• 16 more threads: 48 vs 32
• A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 5 nm vs 10 nm
• 3.6x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
• Around 66% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 82987 vs 50111

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i9-14900F
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

PassMark - Single thread mark	CPU 1 CPU 2	4558 4067
PassMark - CPU mark	CPU 1 CPU 2	50111 82987

Compare specifications (specs)