Intel Core i9-14900 vs AMD Threadripper PRO 7955WX
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-14900 and AMD Threadripper PRO 7955WX 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
- 8 more cores, run more applications at once: 24 vs 16
- Around 9% higher clock speed: 5.8 GHz vs 5.3 GHz
- Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 95°C
- Around 88% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 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 11% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4517 vs 4084
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | 8 Jan 2024 vs 19 Oct 2023 |
Number of cores | 24 vs 16 |
Maximum frequency | 5.8 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 | 4517 vs 4084 |
Reasons to consider the AMD Threadripper PRO 7955WX
- 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 24% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 59861 vs 48099
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Manufacturing process technology | 5 nm vs 10 nm |
L3 cache | 64 MB (shared) vs 36 MB (shared) |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 59861 vs 48099 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i9-14900
CPU 2: AMD Threadripper PRO 7955WX
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | Intel Core i9-14900 | AMD Threadripper PRO 7955WX |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 4517 | 4084 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 48099 | 59861 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i9-14900 | AMD Threadripper PRO 7955WX | |
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Essentials |
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Launch date | 8 Jan 2024 | 19 Oct 2023 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $549 | $1899 |
Place in performance rating | 48 | 54 |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 2000 MHz | 4.5 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 | 36 MB (shared) | 64 MB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 10 nm | 5 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 95°C |
Maximum frequency | 5.8 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
Number of cores | 24 | 16 |
Number of threads | 32 | 32 |
Unlocked | ||
Transistor count | 13,140 million | |
Memory |
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ECC memory support | ||
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) |