i7-14700 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 280 Watt
21.10
Core i7-14700
2024
20 cores / 28 threads, 65 Watt
26.93
+27.6%

Core i7-14700 outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX by a significant 28% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core i7-14700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking262184
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data60.82
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency7.1339.18
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date14 July 2020 (4 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core i7-14700 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads2428
Base clock speed4 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz5.4 GHz
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB33 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size74 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core i7-14700 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
SocketTR4FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core i7-14700. 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-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core i7-14700 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 PRO 3945WX and Core i7-14700 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 PRO 3945WX and Core i7-14700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size2 TiB192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency-1.6 GHz
Execution Units-32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core i7-14700 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core i7-14700 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP-5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core i7-14700 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12
OpenGL-4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core i7-14700.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes12816

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 PRO 3945WX 21.10
i7-14700 26.93
+27.6%

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 PRO 3945WX 33521
i7-14700 42772
+27.6%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 1680
i7-14700 2741
+63.2%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 10867
i7-14700 16010
+47.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.10 26.93
Recency 14 July 2020 8 January 2024
Physical cores 12 20
Threads 24 28
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 65 Watt

i7-14700 has a 27.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 66.7% more physical cores and 16.7% more threads, and 330.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-14700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-14700 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core i7-14700, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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