AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i5-14500HX | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and the Intel Core i5-14500HX and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24 core processor released in Q4/2019 with the Intel Core i5-14500HX which has 14 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2024. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 14000H (5) |
3 | Generation | 14 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Raptor Lake H Refresh |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i5-13500HX |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 48 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i5-14500HX clocks with 2.60 GHz (4.90 GHz), has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-14500HX |
24 | Cores | 14 |
48 | Threads | 20 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz) | A-Core | 2.60 GHz (4.90 GHz) 6x Raptor Cove |
-- | B-Core | 1.90 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-14500HX |
-- | AI hardware | Intel AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) |
GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.55 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 13 |
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 | 12.1 |
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 13th Gen (32 EU) |
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 & PCIeUp to 2048 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX supports a maximum of 192 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-14500HX |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 192 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 24.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-14500HX is 55 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-14500HX |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 55 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 157 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 45 W |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 140.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-14500HX is at 24.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-14500HX |
7 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | BGA 1964 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q1/2024 |
1435 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14500HX
14C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14500HX
14C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14500HX
14C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14500HX
14C 20T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14500HX
14C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14500HX
14C 20T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14500HX
14C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14500HX
14C 20T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14500HX
14C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14500HX
14C 20T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14500HX
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) @ 1.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14500HX
14C 20T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14500HX
14C 20T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14500HX
14C 20T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14500HX
14C 20T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14500HX
14C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14500HX
14C 20T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i5-14500HX |
Unknown | Unknown |