Intel Core i7-14700K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-14700K or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X - 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 Intel Core i7-14700K has 20 cores with 28 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.60 GHz. Up to 192 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-14700K was released in Q4/2023. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X was released in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 14000 (23) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) |
14 | Generation | 5 |
Raptor Lake S Refresh | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i7-13700K | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-14700K has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-14700K is 3.40 GHz (5.60 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 32 CPU cores and 64 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is at 4.00 GHz (5.30 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-14700K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
20 | Cores | 32 |
28 | Threads | 64 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.40 GHz (5.60 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
A-Core | 4.00 GHz (5.30 GHz) 32x Zen 4 |
2.50 GHz (4.30 GHz) 12x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i7-14700K or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.60 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
11 | GPU Generation | -- |
10 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
32 | Compute units | -- |
256 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-14700K can use up to 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 166.4 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-14700K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
89.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 166.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
28.00 MB | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
33.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 189.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-14700K is 125 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has a TDP of 350 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-14700K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
253 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-14700K is manufactured in 10 nm and has 61.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 160.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-14700K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | sTR5 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | 2990 $ |
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Intel Core i7-14700K
20C 28T @ 5.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700K
20C 28T @ 5.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700K
20C 28T @ 5.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700K
20C 28T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700K
20C 28T @ 5.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700K
20C 28T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700K
20C 28T @ 5.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700K
20C 28T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700K
33,572 CB R23 MC @ 209 W |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
65,269 CB R23 MC @ 348 W |
Intel Core i7-14700K
20C 28T @ 5.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700K
20C 28T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700K
20C 28T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700K
20C 28T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700K
20C 28T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-14700K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
Unknown | Unknown |