CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i5-14600K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 74.2%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600K shows superior performance with a 33.2% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has the highest core count with 16 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i5-14600K
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 2950X
Release Date
Q3 2018
Market Position
347th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs899th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs117th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i5-14600K
4,281
2950X
2,458
Multi-Thread Performance
i5-14600K
39,246
2950X
29,456
Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600K
i5-14600K
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
2950X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600K
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 16-Core Processor
2950X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600K
3.5 GHz
2950X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600K
4.4 GHz
2950X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600K
16 Threads: 32
2950X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600K
sTR4
2950X
âš¡TDP
125 W
i5-14600K
180 W
2950X
💾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
2950X
The Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 2950X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X drawing more power under load (180W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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