CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i5-14600KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 85.2%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600KF shows superior performance with a 51.7% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X has the highest core count with 32 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i5-14600KF

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
218th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs44th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs63rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2018
Market Position
442nd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs1052nd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs148th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF
4,281
2990X
2,312

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF
39,246
2990X
25,874

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X
2990X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X 32-Core Processor
2990X
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
3.4 GHz
2990X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
4.2 GHz
2990X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600KF
32 Threads: 64
2990X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600KF
TR4
2990X
⚡TDP
125 W
i5-14600KF
250 W
2990X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB
i5-14600KF
L1 Instruction Cache: 32 x 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 32 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 32 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
2990X

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i5-14600KF shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X drawing more power under load (250W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.