AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X vs Intel Core i7-14700F
37.2Single-core77.2
84.6Multi-core67.6
87.5Gamingspec-based67.3
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700F
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X scores 71.1 against 70.4 for Intel Core i7-14700F. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- Stronger multi-core score: 85 vs 68
- 288% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 33 MB
- 220% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 64 vs 20
- 200% higher Performance cores: 24 vs 8
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700F
- Stronger single-core score: 77 vs 37
- 133% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 12 MB
- 77% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 280 W
- 59% higher PassMark (single thread): 4,254 vs 2,681
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- Lower launch price: $359 vs $1,399
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i7-14700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2024 |
| Socket | sTRX4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 280 W | 65 W+77% |
| Max turbo power | — | 219 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i7-14700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24+20% | 20 |
| Performance cores | 24+200% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 48+71% | 28 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+81% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.4 GHz+20% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 28 MB+133% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+288% | 33 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i7-14700F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 4+100% | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i7-14700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 64+220% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i7-14700F |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 54,741+33%Top 10% | 41,238Top 20% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,681Bottom 29% | 4,254+59%Top 20% |
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