CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-14700F vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i7-14700F leads in single-threaded performance by up to 61.4%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X shows superior performance with a 44.6% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has the highest core count with 32 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 3970X

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2019
Market Position
72nd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs709th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs15th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-14700F
4,302
3970X
2,665

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-14700F
43,649
3970X
63,136

Specifications: Intel Core i7-14700F vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-14700F
i7-14700F
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
3970X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-14700F, Intel Core i7-14700F
i7-14700F
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core Processor
3970X
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-14700F
3.7 GHz
3970X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-14700F
4.5 GHz
3970X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-14700F
32 Threads: 64
3970X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-14700F
sTRX4
3970X
⚡TDP
65 W
i7-14700F
280 W
3970X
💾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: 32 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 32 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 32 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB
3970X

The Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 3970X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X drawing more power under load (280W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.