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

Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Intel Core i9-14900K 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, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

Intel Core i9-14900K

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

16 more threads: 48 vs 32
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 5 nm vs 10 nm
524288x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
3728270.2x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 39% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 83533 vs 60144

Specifications (specs)
Number of threads	48 vs 32
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm vs 10 nm
L2 cache	1 MB (per core) vs 2MB (per core)
L3 cache	128 MB (shared) vs 36MB (shared)
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	83533 vs 60144

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900K

Around 13% higher clock speed: 6 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
2.8x lower typical power consumption: 125 Watt vs 350 Watt
Around 15% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4736 vs 4117

Specifications (specs)
Maximum frequency	6 GHz vs 5.3 GHz
Maximum core temperature	100°C vs 95°C
L1 cache	80K (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	125 Watt vs 350 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4736 vs 4117

Compare benchmarks

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

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

4117

4736

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

83533

60144

Name	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X	Intel Core i9-14900K
PassMark - Single thread mark	4117	4736
PassMark - CPU mark	83533	60144
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		16598

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X	Intel Core i9-14900K
Essentials
Launch date	19 Oct 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$1499
Place in performance rating	20	24
Performance
Base frequency	4.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
Die size	4x 71 mm²	257 mm²
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	80K (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)	2MB (per core)
L3 cache	128 MB (shared)	36MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm	10 nm
Maximum core temperature	95°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	5.3 GHz	6 GHz
Number of cores	24	24
Number of threads	48	32
Transistor count	26,280 million
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5	DDR4, DDR5, Dual-channel
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	sTR5	1700
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	350 Watt	125 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 48 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 20 Lanes, (CPU only)