i9-14900KS vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
52.69
+34.4%
Core i9-14900KS
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 150 Watt
39.21

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX outperforms Core i9-14900KS by a substantial 34% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-14900KS processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2772
Place by popularitynot in top-10010
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.36no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency17.8124.74
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date14 July 2020 (4 years ago)March 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$5,500$689

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-14900KS 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 speed2.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.9 GHz
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache4 MB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache32 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size74 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors38740 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-14900KS 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
SocketsWRX8FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt150 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-14900KS. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2Intel® 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 PRO 3995WX and Core i9-14900KS 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 3995WX and Core i9-14900KS 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 3995WX and Core i9-14900KS. 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-1.65 GHz
Execution Units-32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-14900KS integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-14900KS 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 3995WX and Core i9-14900KS integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12
OpenGL-4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-14900KS.

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 3995WX 52.69
+34.4%
i9-14900KS 39.21

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 3995WX 83697
+34.4%
i9-14900KS 62289

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 52.69 39.21
Physical cores 64 24
Threads 128 32
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 150 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has a 34.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 166.7% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

i9-14900KS, on the other hand, has 86.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-14900KS in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-14900KS is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-14900KS, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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