i5-14600K vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
2022
24 cores / 48 threads, 280 Watt
41.89
+70.9%
Core i5-14600K
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.51

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX outperforms Core i5-14600K by an impressive 71% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i5-14600K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking56209
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data64.21
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency14.1518.54
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$319

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i5-14600K 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads4820
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.3 GHz
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
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 5965WX and Core i5-14600K 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
SocketWRX8FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i5-14600K. 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-+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i5-14600K 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 5965WX and Core i5-14600K 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 5965WX and Core i5-14600K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
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-1.55 GHz
Execution Units-32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i5-14600K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i5-14600K 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 5965WX and Core i5-14600K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12
OpenGL-4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i5-14600K.

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 5965WX 41.89
+70.9%
i5-14600K 24.51

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 5965WX 66534
+70.9%
i5-14600K 38928

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 5965WX 2011
i5-14600K 2807
+39.6%

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 5965WX 14849
i5-14600K 15960
+7.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 41.89 24.51
Recency 8 March 2022 17 October 2023
Physical cores 24 14
Threads 48 20
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX has a 70.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 71.4% more physical cores and 140% more threads.

i5-14600K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 124% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-14600K in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-14600K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core i5-14600K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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