i9-14900KF vs Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
84.61
+126%
Core i9-14900KF
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
37.40

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms Core i9-14900KF by a whopping 126% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and Core i9-14900KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking382
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.8566.54
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency22.8828.32
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$4,999$564

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-14900KF has 462% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 7980X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and Core i9-14900KF 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads12832
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz5.8 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size8x 71 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors52,560 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and Core i9-14900KF 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
SocketsTR5FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and Core i9-14900KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and Core i9-14900KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and Core i9-14900KF are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and Core i9-14900KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and Core i9-14900KF.

PCIe version5.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4816

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 84.61
+126%
i9-14900KF 37.40

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 134396
+126%
i9-14900KF 59407

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 84.61 37.40
Physical cores 64 24
Threads 128 32
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has a 126.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 166.7% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

i9-14900KF, on the other hand, has 180% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-14900KF in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and Core i9-14900KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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