AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X vs Intel Core i9-14900KF
Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Intel Core i9-14900KF 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.
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
- 3.6x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 40% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 83167 vs 59404
Specifications (specs) | |
Number of threads | 48 vs 32 |
Manufacturing process technology | 5 nm vs 10 nm |
L3 cache | 128 MB (shared) vs 36 MB (shared) |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 83167 vs 59404 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900KF
- 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
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 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: 4706 vs 4091
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum frequency | 6 GHz vs 5.3 GHz |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 95°C |
L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) vs 1 MB (per core) |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125 Watt vs 350 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 4706 vs 4091 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-14900KF
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 4091 | 4706 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 83167 | 59404 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 16472 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core i9-14900KF | |
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Essentials |
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Launch date | 19 Oct 2023 | 17 Oct 2023 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $1499 | $564 |
Place in performance rating | 20 | 28 |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 4.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
Die size | 4x 71 mm² | 257 mm² |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
L3 cache | 128 MB (shared) | 36 MB (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 | |
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Memory |
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Supported memory types | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | sTR5 | 1700 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 350 Watt | 125 Watt |
Peripherals |
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PCIe configurations | Gen 5, 48 Lanes, (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only) |