Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs i9-14900K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-14900K
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
37.76
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
62.18
+64.7%

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Core i9-14900K by an impressive 65% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-14900K and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8014
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation64.6221.88
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency28.5916.81
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date17 October 2023 (1 year ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$589$2,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-14900K has 195% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-14900K and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads3264
Base clock speed3.2 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.8 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm
Die size257 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-14900K and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-14900K and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-14900K and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-14900K and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-14900K and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.65 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-14900K and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-14900K and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-14900K and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-14900K and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes1648

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-14900K 37.76
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 62.18
+64.7%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i9-14900K 59977
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 98775
+64.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 37.76 62.18
Physical cores 24 32
Threads 32 64
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 350 Watt

i9-14900K has 180% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, on the other hand, has a 64.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-14900K in performance tests.


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