CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Key Findings

The Intel Core i5-14600K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 59.6%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X shows superior performance with a 39.9% advantage
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has the highest core count with 24 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 3960X

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2019

Market Position

119th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs688th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs28th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600K

4,281

3960X

2,682

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600K

39,246

3960X

54,888

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i5-14600K

i5-14600K

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

3960X

🔄Other Names

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

i5-14600K

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core Processor

3960X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i5-14600K

3.8 GHz

3960X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i5-14600K

4.5 GHz

3960X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i5-14600K

24 Threads: 48

3960X

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i5-14600K

sTRX4

3960X

⚡TDP

125 W

i5-14600K

280 W

3960X

💾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: 24 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 24 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 24 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB

3960X

The Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 3960X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X drawing more power under load (280W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.