AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X vs Intel Core i7-14700K
73.9Single-core82
100Multi-core83.9
92.5Gamingspec-based68.6
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X wins this desktop processor face-off, 90.3 to 79.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+16). Intel Core i7-14700K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
- Stronger multi-core score: 100 vs 84
- 433% higher Max memory: 1,024 GB vs 192 GB
- 288% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 33 MB
- 140% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 48 vs 20
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700K
- Stronger single-core score: 82 vs 74
- 64% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 350 W
- 17% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 24 MB
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $1,499
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Socket | sTR5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 350 W | 125 W+64% |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24+20% | 20 |
| Performance cores | — | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 12 |
| Threads | 48+71% | 28 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+24% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.6 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 24 MB | 28 MB+17% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+288% | 33 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 1,024 GB+433% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 4+100% | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 48+140% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,922Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,147Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,169Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 34,655Top 13% |
| PassMark | 83,408+61%Top 2% | 51,919Top 11% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,125Top 25% | 4,454+8%Top 14% |
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