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Core i9-14900KS — 24C/32T · 6.2 GHz · 150 W · PassMark #174
Intel

Core i9-14900KS

24C/32T · 6.2 GHz · 150 W · PassMark #174

33
/ 100
From $804
VS
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X wins by 1
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X — 32C/64T · 4.5 GHz · 280 W TDP · sTRX4 · PassMark #151
AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

32C/64T · 4.5 GHz · 280 W TDP · sTRX4 · PassMark #151

34
/ 100
From $1,550
Specdex verdict

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Core i9-14900KS lands at 33 and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X at 34. That puts Ryzen Threadripper 3970X ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Core i9-14900KS if…

  • ✓PassMark #174 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
  • ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $804

Pick Ryzen Threadripper 3970X if…

  • ✓PassMark #151 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
  • ✓HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
  • ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $1,550
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Value for money

Core i9-14900KS

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Core i9-14900KS more score per dollar ($804 vs $1,550).

Core i9-14900KS 33
vs
34 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Score breakdown

Core i9-14900KS
33
cpu 33
passmark 60035
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
34
cpu 34
passmark 62891

Specs side-by-side

Core i9-14900KS versus Ryzen Threadripper 3970X — full spec comparison
Spec Core i9-14900KS Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Cores
24 (8P + 16E)
▲ 32
Threads
32
▲ 64
Base clock
3.2 GHz (P) / 2.4 GHz (E)
3.7 GHz
Boost clock
6.2 GHz
4.5 GHz
L3 cache
36 MB
▲ 128 MB
TDP
150 W base / 253 W max
280 W
Socket
LGA 1700
sTRX4
Class
Desktop
Desktop
PassMark rank
#174 of 5,901
#151 of 5,901
PassMark CPU Mark
60,035
▲ 62,891

Core i9-14900KS

Pros
  • +PassMark #174 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
  • +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $804
Cons
  • −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
  • −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Pros
  • +PassMark #151 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
  • +HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
  • +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $1,550
Cons
  • −HEDT motherboards and cooling raise total platform cost
  • −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings

FAQ: Core i9-14900KS vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Which is better, Core i9-14900KS or Ryzen Threadripper 3970X? +

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X scores 34 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Core i9-14900KS worth the price? +

At $804, Core i9-14900KS delivers a Specdex score of 33 — strongest in passmark.

Is Ryzen Threadripper 3970X worth the price? +

At $1,550, Ryzen Threadripper 3970X delivers a Specdex score of 34 — strongest in passmark.

Does Core i9-14900KS or Ryzen Threadripper 3970X last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Core i9-14900KS or Ryzen Threadripper 3970X? +

Core i9-14900KS — more score per dollar ($804 vs $1,550). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.