CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

Key Findings

The Intel Core i5-14600K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 88.3%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600K shows superior performance with a 42.1% advantage
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has the highest core count with 16 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i5-14600K

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2023

Market Position

218th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs44th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs63rd fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2017

Market Position

392nd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs1103rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs134th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600K

4,281

1950X

2,274

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600K

39,246

1950X

27,613

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i5-14600K

i5-14600K

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

1950X

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600K

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16-Core Processor

1950X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i5-14600K

3.4 GHz

1950X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i5-14600K

4.0 GHz

1950X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i5-14600K

16 Threads: 32

1950X

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i5-14600K

sTR4

1950X

⚡TDP

125 W

i5-14600K

180 W

1950X

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB

i5-14600K

L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

1950X

The Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i5-14600K shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X drawing more power under load (180W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.