Intel Core i9-14900 vs AMD Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-14900 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 i9-14900

• CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
• 12 more cores, run more applications at once: 24 vs 12
• 8 more threads: 32 vs 24
• Around 9% higher clock speed: 5.8 GHz vs 5.3 GHz
• Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 95°C
• 2.5x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
• 4x 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 11% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4517 vs 4086

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 78% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
• Around 3% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 49599 vs 48099

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i9-14900
CPU 2: AMD Threadripper PRO 7945WX

PassMark - Single thread mark	CPU 1 CPU 2	4517 4086
PassMark - CPU mark	CPU 1 CPU 2	48099 49599

Compare specifications (specs)