CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-14900K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-14900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 82.7%
- Multi-threaded performance is comparable among all CPUs
- The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has the highest core count with 32 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i9-14900K
Release Date
Q1 2024
Market Position
76th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs3rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs19th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
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
i9-14900K
4,870
3970X
2,665
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-14900K
62,393
3970X
63,136
Specifications: Intel Core i9-14900K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-14900K
i9-14900K
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
3970X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900KS, Intel Core i9-14900KS
i9-14900K
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core Processor
3970X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-14900K
3.7 GHz
3970X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-14900K
4.5 GHz
3970X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-14900K
32 Threads: 64
3970X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-14900K
sTRX4
3970X
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-14900K
280 W
3970X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB
i9-14900K
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 i9-14900K and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-14900K 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 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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