CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-14900F vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-14900F leads in single-threaded performance by up to 66.7%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X shows superior performance with a 16.0% advantage
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has the highest core count with 24 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-14900F

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2024

Market Position

155th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs32nd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs42nd 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

i9-14900F

4,472

3960X

2,682

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-14900F

47,298

3960X

54,888

Specifications: Intel Core i9-14900F vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-14900F

i9-14900F

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

3960X

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900F

i9-14900F

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core Processor

3960X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-14900F

3.8 GHz

3960X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-14900F

4.5 GHz

3960X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-14900F

24 Threads: 48

3960X

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i9-14900F

sTRX4

3960X

⚡TDP

65 W

i9-14900F

280 W

3960X

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB

i9-14900F

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 i9-14900F and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-14900F 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.