intel
Brand20/28
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i7-14700K
amd
Brand24/48
Cores/Threads3.8GHz
Base Clock280W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Intel Core i7-14700K
Intel Core i7-14700K
$409 • Oct 2023
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
$1399 • Nov 2019
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i7-14700K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 24 |
| Threads | 28 | 48 |
| Hybrid Cores | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 12 | N/A |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.6 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 34 X | 38 X |
| TDP | 125 W | 280 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 2.00 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 33.00 MB | 128.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 2 (Castle Peak)) |
| Process Size | 10nm | 7nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1700 | amd socket trx4 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | 257 mm² | 4 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4 |
| Transistors | N/A | 15200 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Multi Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
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
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Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i7-14700K Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i7-14700K
INTEL • 20/28 • 3.4GHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
AMD • 24/48 • 3.8GHz
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