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
CPU 1
CPU 2
4517
4084
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
48099
59861
Name Intel Core i9-14900 AMD Threadripper PRO 7955WX
PassMark - Single thread mark 4517 4084
PassMark - CPU mark 48099 59861

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i9-14900 AMD Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Essentials

Launch date 8 Jan 2024 19 Oct 2023
Launch price (MSRP) $549 $1899
Place in performance rating 48 54

Performance

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

ECC memory support
Supported memory types DDR4, DDR5 DDR5

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Sockets supported 1700 sTR5
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt 350 Watt

Peripherals

PCIe configurations Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only) Gen 5, 128 Lanes, (CPU only)