Core i5-14600 vs Threadripper PRO 7955WX
Primary details
Comparing Threadripper PRO 7955WX and Core i5-14600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in performance ranking | not rated | 219 |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
Architecture codename | Storm Peak (2023) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024) |
Release date | 19 October 2023 (less than a year ago) | 8 January 2024 (less than a year ago) |
Detailed specifications
Threadripper PRO 7955WX and Core i5-14600 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 cores | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) | 14 (Tetradeca-Core) |
Threads | 32 | 20 |
Base clock speed | 4.5 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
Boost clock speed | 5.3 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
L3 cache | 64 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |
Chip lithography | 5 nm | 10 nm |
Die size | 2x 71 mm2 | 257 mm2 |
Number of transistors | 13,140 million | no data |
64 bit support | + | + |
Windows 11 compatibility | no data | + |
Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
Compatibility
Information on Threadripper PRO 7955WX and Core i5-14600 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
Socket | sTR5 | 1700 |
Power consumption (TDP) | 350 Watt | 65 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Threadripper PRO 7955WX and Core i5-14600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
AES-NI | + | + |
AVX | + | + |
vPro | no data | + |
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
TSX | no data | + |
Precision Boost 2 | + | no data |
Security technologies
Threadripper PRO 7955WX and Core i5-14600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Threadripper PRO 7955WX and Core i5-14600 are enumerated here.
AMD-V | + | no data |
VT-d | no data | + |
VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Threadripper PRO 7955WX and Core i5-14600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Supported memory types | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 89.6 GB/s |
ECC memory support | no data | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Integrated graphics card | N/A | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Threadripper PRO 7955WX and Core i5-14600.
PCIe version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
PCI Express lanes | 128 | 16 |
Pros & cons summary
Recency | 19 October 2023 | 8 January 2024 |
Physical cores | 16 | 14 |
Threads | 32 | 20 |
Chip lithography | 5 nm | 10 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 350 Watt | 65 Watt |
Threadripper PRO 7955WX has 14.3% more physical cores and 60% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.
i5-14600, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 months, and 438.5% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Threadripper PRO 7955WX and Core i5-14600. We've got no test results to judge.
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