AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X vs Intel Core i7-14700K
84.5Single-core82
100Multi-core83.9
93.1Gamingspec-based68.6
10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.6 to 79.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+16) and single-core (+3). 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 9980X
- Stronger multi-core score: 100 vs 84
- 676% higher L3 cache: 256 MB vs 33 MB
- 357% higher threads: 128 vs 28
- 231% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 114,621 vs 34,655
- 220% higher cores: 64 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700K
- 64% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 350 W
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $4,999
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2023 |
| Socket | sTR5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 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 9980X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 64+220% | 20 |
| Performance cores | — | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 12 |
| Threads | 128+357% | 28 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 64 MB+129% | 28 MB |
| L3 cache | 256 MB+676% | 33 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | — | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 4+100% | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X | 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) | 114,621+231%Top 1% | 34,655Top 13% |
| PassMark | 143,559+177%Top 1% | 51,919Top 11% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,543+2%Top 12% | 4,454Top 14% |
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