i9-14900KF vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 280 Watt
31.49
Core i9-14900KF
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
37.39
+18.7%

Core i9-14900KF outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i9-14900KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13382
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data66.54
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency10.6428.31
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$564

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i9-14900KF 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Performance-coresno data8
Efficient-coresno data16
Threads3232
Base clock speed4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.8 GHz
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors16,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i9-14900KF 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 5955WX and Core i9-14900KF. 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+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i9-14900KF 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 5955WX and Core i9-14900KF 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 5955WX and Core i9-14900KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size2 TiB192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i9-14900KF.

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 5955WX 31.49
i9-14900KF 37.39
+18.7%

  • Other tests
    • Passmark
    • GeekBench 5 Single-Core
    • GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

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 5955WX 50014
i9-14900KF 59393
+18.8%

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 5955WX 2137
i9-14900KF 3095
+44.8%

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 5955WX 16041
i9-14900KF 20707
+29.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 31.49 37.39
Recency 8 March 2022 17 October 2023
Physical cores 16 24
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 125 Watt

i9-14900KF has a 18.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 50% more physical cores, and 124% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-14900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-14900KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i9-14900KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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