Intel Core i7-14700 vs AMD Threadripper PRO 7945WX
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-14700 and AMD Threadripper PRO 7945WX 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 i7-14700
- CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
- 8 more cores, run more applications at once: 20 vs 12
- 4 more threads: 28 vs 24
- Around 2% higher clock speed: 5.4 GHz vs 5.3 GHz
- Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 95°C
- 2.1x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 3.3x 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 4% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4269 vs 4103
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 8 Jan 2024 vs 19 Oct 2023 |
| Number of cores | 20 vs 12 |
| Number of threads | 28 vs 24 |
| Maximum frequency | 5.4 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) | 65 Watt vs 350 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 4269 vs 4103 |
Reasons to consider the AMD Threadripper PRO 7945WX
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- Around 94% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 19% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 49942 vs 41867
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Manufacturing process technology | 5 nm vs 10 nm |
| L3 cache | 64 MB (shared) vs 33 MB (shared) |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 49942 vs 41867 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-14700
CPU 2: AMD Threadripper PRO 7945WX
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| Name | Intel Core i7-14700 | AMD Threadripper PRO 7945WX |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 4269 | 4103 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 41867 | 49942 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-14700 | AMD Threadripper PRO 7945WX | |
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Essentials |
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| Launch date | 8 Jan 2024 | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $384 | $1399 |
| Place in performance rating | 85 | 80 |
Performance |
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| Base frequency | 2.1 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Die size | 257 mm² | 2x 71 mm² |
| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 33 MB (shared) | 64 MB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 10 nm | 5 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 95°C |
| Maximum frequency | 5.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Number of cores | 20 | 12 |
| Number of threads | 28 | 24 |
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| Transistor count | 13,140 million | |
Memory |
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| Supported memory types | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Sockets supported | 1700 | sTR5 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 350 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| PCIe configurations | Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only) | Gen 5, 128 Lanes, (CPU only) |