AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core i9-14900K | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X or Intel Core i9-14900K - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X was released in Q4/2023. The Intel Core i9-14900K has 24 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 6.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-14900K was released in Q4/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 14000 (23) |
5 | Generation | 14 |
Storm Peak (Zen 4) | Architecture | Raptor Lake S Refresh |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i9-13900K |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz). The Intel Core i9-14900K has 24 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (6.00 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-14900K |
24 | Cores | 24 |
48 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz) 24x Zen 4 |
A-Core | 3.20 GHz (6.00 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
-- | B-Core | 2.40 GHz (4.40 GHz) 16x Gracemont |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.65 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 11 |
Technology | 10 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 32 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-14900K can connect up to 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-14900K |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 192 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
166.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
24.00 MB | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 36.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
189.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has a TDP of 350 W, that of the Intel Core i9-14900K is 125 W. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-14900K |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 253 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has a 152.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i9-14900K cache has a total of 68.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-14900K |
5 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
sTR5 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
1790 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.65 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900K
38,712 CB R23 MC @ 256 W |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core i9-14900K |
Unknown | Unknown |