i5-14600KF vs Ryzen Threadripper 1998X
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1998X and Core i5-14600KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | not rated | 205 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 70.30 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | no data | 18.68 |
| Architecture codename | Zen (2017−2020) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024) |
| Release date | no data | 17 October 2023 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $294 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 1998X and Core i5-14600KF 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 cores | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) | 14 (Tetradeca-Core) |
| Threads | no data | 20 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.5 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 32768 KB | 24 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | no data | 257 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 72 °C |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | + |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1998X and Core i5-14600KF 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | SP3r2 | 1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 0 Watt | 125 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1998X and Core i5-14600KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | - | + |
| AVX | - | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| TSX | - | + |
Security technologies
Ryzen Threadripper 1998X and Core i5-14600KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1998X and Core i5-14600KF are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1998X and Core i5-14600KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | N/A |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1998X and Core i5-14600KF.
| PCIe version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 16 |
Pros & cons summary
| Physical cores | 16 | 14 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
Ryzen Threadripper 1998X has 14.3% more physical cores.
i5-14600KF, on the other hand, has a 40% more advanced lithography process.
We couldn't decide between Ryzen Threadripper 1998X and Core i5-14600KF. We've got no test results to judge.
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