i9-14900KS vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
60.35
+54.3%
Core i9-14900KS
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 150 Watt
39.12

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX outperforms Core i9-14900KS by an impressive 54% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Core i9-14900KS processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1572
Place by popularitynot in top-10010
Cost-effectiveness evaluation12.06no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency16.3124.67
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)March 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,899$689

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads6432
Base clock speed4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz5.9 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size4x 71 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors26,280 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 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
SocketsTR5FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt150 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Core i9-14900KS. 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 PRO 7975WX 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 7975WX 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 7975WX and Core i9-14900KS. 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
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.65 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Core i9-14900KS integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Core i9-14900KS integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Core i9-14900KS integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Core i9-14900KS.

PCIe version5.05.0 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 7975WX 60.35
+54.3%
i9-14900KS 39.12

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 7975WX 95865
+54.3%
i9-14900KS 62137

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 60.35 39.12
Physical cores 32 24
Threads 64 32
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 150 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX has a 54.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i9-14900KS, on the other hand, has 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-14900KS in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-14900KS is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Core i9-14900KS, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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