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Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX: Which is Better?

Oct 2023 Raptor Lake Refresh vs Oct 2023 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000

The verdict

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX wins

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX comes out ahead of Core i9-14900K on overall performance, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Core i9-14900K runs 46.5% more efficient under the same productivity load than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is 25.2% faster than Core i9-14900K in multi-core productivity workloads. Pick Core i9-14900K if your build is gaming-first; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is the better choice for productivity-heavy workloads like rendering, code compilation, or virtualization.

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Specifications

Spec Core i9-14900K Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
Cores 24 24
Threads 32 48
Boost clock 6.0 GHz 5.3 GHz
Base clock 3.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
TDP 125 W 350 W
L2 cache 32 MB 24 MB
L3 cache 36 MB 128 MB
MSRP $589 $2,649
Process node Intel 7 TSMC N5
Socket LGA1700 sWRX9
Memory DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 DDR5-5200 (8-channel ECC)
Launched Oct 2023 Oct 2023

Benchmarks

BenchmarkCore i9-14900KRyzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    −27.9%
    Core i9-14900K
    2,284
    Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
    3,168
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    +6.2%
    Core i9-14900K
    138
    Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
    130
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    −23.4%
    Core i9-14900K
    20,245
    Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
    26,430
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    +8.9%
    Core i9-14900K
    3,095
    Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
    2,842

Bars are normalized to the highest score in our catalog for each metric. Hover any row for the source attribution.

Price analysis

Core i9-14900K MSRP
$589
Difference
−$2,060

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX costs more.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX MSRP
$2,649

Frequently asked

Is the Core i9-14900K better than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX?
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX comes out ahead in our weighted scoring under default priorities (50% gaming, 50% productivity, 25% value, 25% efficiency). Use the comparison tool to weight by your own workload mix.
Which is better for gaming, the Core i9-14900K or the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX?
Core i9-14900K leads in gaming workloads by 7.0% over Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core i9-14900K or the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX?
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is 25.2% faster than Core i9-14900K in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Core i9-14900K and the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX?
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX launched at $2,649, $2,060 more than the Core i9-14900K at $589.

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