CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Key Findings

The Intel Core i5-14600KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 74.2%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600KF 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 i5-14600KF

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 2950X

Desktop

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

i5-14600KF

4,281

2950X

2,458

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF

39,246

2950X

29,456

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600KF

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

2950X

🔄Other Names

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

i5-14600KF

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 16-Core Processor

2950X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i5-14600KF

3.5 GHz

2950X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i5-14600KF

4.4 GHz

2950X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i5-14600KF

16 Threads: 32

2950X

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i5-14600KF

sTR4

2950X

⚡TDP

125 W

i5-14600KF

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

i5-14600KF

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 i5-14600KF and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i5-14600KF 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.