i5-14600KF vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
2022
12 cores / 24 threads, 280 Watt
25.53
+3.5%
Core i5-14600KF
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.66

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX outperforms Core i5-14600KF by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core i5-14600KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking197205
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data70.26
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency8.6218.66
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2420
Base clock speed4.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.3 GHz
Multiplier41no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm10 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2257 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C72 °C
Number of transistors16,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 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 configuration11
SocketWRX81700
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 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 PRO 5945WX and Core i5-14600KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core i5-14600KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core i5-14600KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core i5-14600KF.

PCIe version4.05.0
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 5945WX 25.53
+3.5%
i5-14600KF 24.66

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 5945WX 40561
+3.5%
i5-14600KF 39175

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 5945WX 2061
i5-14600KF 2770
+34.4%

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 5945WX 13460
i5-14600KF 15757
+17.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.53 24.66
Recency 8 March 2022 17 October 2023
Physical cores 12 14
Threads 24 20
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX has a 3.5% higher aggregate performance score, 20% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

i5-14600KF, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, 16.7% more physical cores, and 124% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core i5-14600KF.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-14600KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core i5-14600KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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