amd
Brand32/64
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock280W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
intel
Brand24/32
Cores/Threads3.2GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i9-14900KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
$1999 • Nov 2019
Intel Core i9-14900KF
$564 • Oct 2023
Intel Core i9-14900KF
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 32 | 24 |
| Threads | 64 | 32 |
| Hybrid Cores | N/A | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 6.0 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 37 X | 32 X |
| TDP | 280 W | 125 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 2.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 128.00 MB | 36.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 2 (Castle Peak)) | Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |
| Process Size | 7nm | 10nm |
| Socket | amd socket trx4 | intel socket 1700 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 4 mm² | 257 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4 | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 15200 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Intel Core i9-14900KF
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Intel Core i9-14900KF
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Intel Core i9-14900KF
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Intel Core i9-14900KF
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Intel Core i9-14900KF
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Intel Core i9-14900KF
Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
AMD • 32/64 • 3.7GHz
Intel Core i9-14900KF
INTEL • 24/32 • 3.2GHz
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