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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX vs Intel Core i9-14900K

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX and Intel Core i9-14900K are both desktop processors listed on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. This page sets their benchmark scores, estimated prices, and specifications side by side using the same source data for both, so the figures are directly comparable.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX lists sTR5 and Intel Core i9-14900K lists FCLGA1700, so moving between them is likely to be a platform change. Budget for a motherboard, memory, and cooling as well as the processor.

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Side-by-side specifications
The stronger benchmark score, lower estimated price, and lower typical power draw are highlighted.
MetricAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WXIntel Core i9-14900K
Single core4,0864,690
Multicore60,03858,198
Estimated price$1,639.64$469.99
Cores1624
Threads3232
Performance coresNot listed8
Efficient coresNot listed16
Base clock4.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Turbo clock5.3 GHz6 GHz
Typical TDP350 W125 W
SocketsTR5FCLGA1700
ClassDesktop, ServerDesktop
Release / first seenQ4 2023Q4 2023

How do the benchmark scores compare?

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX has a PassMark single-core score of 4,086, compared with 4,690 for Intel Core i9-14900K. Intel Core i9-14900K has the higher score in this benchmark.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX has a PassMark multicore score of 60,038, compared with 58,198 for Intel Core i9-14900K. AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX has the higher score in this benchmark.

Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX lists sTR5; Intel Core i9-14900K lists FCLGA1700. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.

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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.

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