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Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900K

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Intel® Core™ i9-14900K Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 6.0 GHz

Buy for 351.52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 79 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

3.8 GHz | 24-core

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 868.43 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900K

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Intel® Core™ i9-14900K Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 6.0 GHz

Buy for 351.52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 79 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

3.8 GHz | 24-core

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 868.43 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-14900K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen Threadripper 3960X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-14900K is 1422 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen Threadripper 3960X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900K

  • Performs up to 14% better in HITMAN 3 than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 233 vs 205 FPS
  • Up to 60% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $316.68 vs $782.37
  • Up to 64% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $1.51 vs $4.24 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-14900K - 48 vs 32 threads
This is a free version of HITMAN 3.
HITMAN 3

HITMAN 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Core i9-14900K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

233

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.51/FPS

100%

Price, €

€351.52

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i9-14900K Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 6.0 GHz

Buy for 351.52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 79 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


FPS

205

88%

Value, €/FPS

€4.24/FPS

36%

Price, €

€868.43

40%

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 868.43 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Core i9-14900K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Core i9-14900K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

3101

100%

Multi-Core

21000

100%

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


Single-Core

1667

54%

Multi-Core

13317

63%

Oct 17th, 2023
Release DateNov 25th, 2019
Core i9CollectionRyzen Threadripper
Raptor LakeCodenameCastle Peak
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket TRX4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24Cores24
32Threads
48
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
6.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.5 GHz
Not AvailableTDP280 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
32.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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