CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-14700F vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i7-14700F leads in single-threaded performance by up to 60.4%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X shows superior performance with a 25.7% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has the highest core count with 24 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i7-14700F

Desktop
Release Date
Q1 2024
Market Position
186th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs40th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs53rd 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

i7-14700F
4,302
3960X
2,682

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-14700F
43,649
3960X
54,888

Specifications: Intel Core i7-14700F vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-14700F
i7-14700F
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
3960X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-14700F, Intel Core i7-14700F
i7-14700F
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core Processor
3960X
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-14700F
3.8 GHz
3960X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-14700F
4.5 GHz
3960X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-14700F
24 Threads: 48
3960X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-14700F
sTRX4
3960X
⚡TDP
65 W
i7-14700F
280 W
3960X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 33 MB
i7-14700F
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 i7-14700F and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i7-14700F 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 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.