CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i5-14600KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 59.6%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X shows superior performance with a 39.9% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has the highest core count with 24 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 3960X

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2019
Market Position
119th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs688th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs28th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF
4,281
3960X
2,682

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF
39,246
3960X
54,888

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
3960X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core Processor
3960X
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
3.8 GHz
3960X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
4.5 GHz
3960X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600KF
24 Threads: 48
3960X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600KF
sTRX4
3960X
⚡TDP
125 W
i5-14600KF
280 W
3960X
💾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: 24 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 24 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 24 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB
3960X

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 3960X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X drawing more power under load (280W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.