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Ryzen Threadripper 3960X vs Core i7-14700K

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X vs Core i7-14700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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 $1,070 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 290 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-14700K Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.6 GHz

Buy for $332.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 288 minutes ago

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 $1,070 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 290 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-14700K Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.6 GHz

Buy for $332.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 288 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-14700K 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 i7-14700K is 1422 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen Threadripper 3960X.

Advantages of Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-14700K - 48 vs 28 threads

Advantages of Core i7-14700K

  • Performs up to 10% better in Borderlands 3 than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 257 vs 233 FPS
  • Up to 69% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $332.99 vs $1070.00
  • Up to 72% better value when playing Borderlands 3 than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $1.30 vs $4.59 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


FPS

233

91%

Value, $/FPS

$4.59/FPS

28%

Price, $

$1070

31%

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

Buy for $1,070 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 290 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

257

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.3/FPS

100%

Price, $

$332.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-14700K Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.6 GHz

Buy for $332.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 288 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Badass

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


Single-Core

1667

57%

Multi-Core

13317

69%

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2939

100%

Multi-Core

19317

100%

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

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Intel Core i7-14700K Logo

Core i7-14700K

Nov 25th, 2019Release Date
Oct 17th, 2023
Ryzen ThreadripperCollectionCore i7
Castle PeakCodenameRaptor Lake
AMD Socket TRX4SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores20
48
Threads28
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
4.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.6 GHz
280 WTDPNot Available
7 nm
Process Size10 nm
38.0x
Multiplier34.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

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