Core i9-14900KF
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US launch / reference: $442
Third-party reference ↗Core i9-14900KF vs Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
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Third-party reference ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Core i9-14900KF for
- 24 (8P + 16E) CPU cores and 32 threads
- Listed L3 cache: 36 MB
Tradeoff: System and motherboard support must match the LGA 1700 platform.
Consider Ryzen Threadripper 7970X for
- 32 CPU cores and 64 threads
- Listed L3 cache: 128 MB
Tradeoff: System and motherboard support must match the sTR5 platform.
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Specifications side by side
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| Specification | Core i9-14900KF | Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 (8P + 16E) | 32 |
| Threads | 32 | 64 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz (P) / 2.4 GHz (E) | 4.0 GHz |
| Boost clock | 6.0 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 128 MB |
| TDP | 125 W base / 253 W max | 350 W |
| Socket | LGA 1700 | sTR5 |
| Class | Desktop (no integrated graphics) | Desktop |
Core i9-14900KF
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
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