Ryzen Threadripper 9960X vs Core i9-14900

Key differences

• Different platforms: the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X uses sTR5 and the Core i9-14900 uses LGA 1700, so they need different motherboards.
• The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X has 24 cores / 48 threads; the Core i9-14900 has 24 cores / 32 threads.
• The Core i9-14900 is rated at 65 W TDP against 350 W, so it is easier to cool and puts less load on the power supply.
• The Core i9-14900 has integrated graphics; the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X needs a graphics card to show a picture.
• The Core i9-14900 comes with a cooler in the box; budget for a separate cooler with the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X.
• Memory support differs: Ryzen Threadripper 9960X DDR5, Core i9-14900 DDR4, DDR5.
• The Core i9-14900 is £770.01 cheaper at its lowest listed new price (£555.46 against £1325.47).

Performance

We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.