AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep: the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The largest margins appear in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD part scores 228,959 versus 14,354, a 1495.1% advantage. Floating point math follows closely, with the Threadripper scoring 559,003 against 50,219, a 1013.1% gap. Data compression shows a 1248.9% delta (2,974,534 versus 220,520), while integer math delivers 872,071 versus 65,792, a 1225.5% lead.

Cinebench results reinforce the same pattern. In R23 multi-core, the AMD processor records 130,529 against 17,035, a 666.2% difference. R20 multi-core shows 54,822 versus 7,154, also 666.3% apart. R15 multi-core gives 13,157 versus 1,716, a 666.7% gap. Single-core Cinebench tests reveal a similar ratio, with R23 single-core at 18,427 versus 2,405 (666.2%), R20 single-core at 7,739 versus 1,010 (666.2%), and R15 single-core at 1,857 versus 242 (667.4%).

PassMark single-thread performance is the closest contest in the entire dataset, yet the AMD chip still leads by 72.1%, scoring 4,537 against 2,637. The smallest raw margin appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where the AMD part scores 769 versus 143, a 437.8% advantage. PassMark physics shows 8,001 versus 1,860, a 330.2% delta. PassMark multithread delivers 141,641 versus 20,042, a 606.7% lead, while random string sorting records 292,083 versus 22,760, a 1183.3% gap.

The average benchmark scores place the Threadripper at 321,753, which ranks in the 99th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core i7-14701TE averages 26,013, sitting in the 78th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX (average 320,749, 0.3% lower), Intel Xeon 6781P (315,524, 2% lower), AMD EPYC 9575F (311,774, 3.2% lower), and AMD EPYC 9734 (310,619, 3.6% lower). The Intel part's nearest competitors are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (25,981, 0.1% lower), AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (26,106, 0.4% higher), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (25,880, 0.5% lower), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26,187, 0.7% higher).

Architecture Differences

The fundamental architectural divide is core count and process technology. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X uses 64 cores and 128 threads on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Shimada Peak, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads on Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm node.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD part allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 256 MB L3 cache. The Intel part allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Threadripper's die consists of 8x 70.6 mm² chiplets with 66,520 million transistors, while the Intel chip uses a monolithic 257 mm² die.

Memory support splits the two designs. The Threadripper supports DDR5 memory through a quad-channel bus with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 80 CPU lanes; the Intel part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics also separate the two. The Threadripper has no integrated graphics, while the Core i7-14701TE includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part is locked. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket sTR5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. Production status for both is listed as Active.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins all 17 recorded benchmark comparisons, with zero wins for the Intel Core i7-14701TE.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In PassMark single-thread tests, the AMD part scores 4,537 versus 2,637, a 72.1% advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the gap is 18,427 versus 2,405, a 666.2% difference.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth support?

A: The AMD Threadripper 9980X uses a quad-channel DDR5 bus with 204.8 GB/s recorded bandwidth. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses a dual-channel bus supporting DDR4 and DDR5, with no bandwidth figure in the database.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and the Intel Core i7-14701TE have ECC memory support recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD part provides 80 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What are the process node and foundry differences?

A: The AMD chip is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel chip is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification field recorded in the database.

• Cores: AMD 64, Intel 8
• Threads: AMD 128, Intel 16
• Base clock: AMD 3.20 GHz, Intel 2.10 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 5.40 GHz, Intel 5.20 GHz
• TDP: AMD 350 W, Intel 45 W
• Socket: AMD Socket sTR5, Intel Socket 1700
• Architecture: Zen 5, Raptor Lake
• Codename: Shimada Peak, Raptor Lake-R
• Process node: 4 nm, 10 nm
• Foundry: TSMC, Intel
• Transistors: 66,520 million, not recorded
• Die size: 8x 70.6 mm², 257 mm²
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core, 80 KB per core
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core, 2 MB per core
• L3 cache: 256 MB, 33 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR5 only, DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bus: Quad-channel, Dual-channel
• Memory bandwidth: 204.8 GB/s, not recorded
• PCIe lanes: 80 Gen 5, 16 Gen 5
• Integrated graphics: N/A, UHD Graphics 770
• Release date: 2025-07-29, 2024-06-30
• Launch MSRP: $4999, not recorded
• Multiplier unlocked: yes, no
• Part number: 100-000001593, Q49GSRNJL

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the superior performer across every measured workload. Its average benchmark score of 321,753 places it in the 99th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE averages 26,013 in the 78th percentile. The 17-0 win count in head-to-head tests leaves no ambiguity.

The Threadripper's nearest rivals are other high-core-count server and workstation parts, including the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX (0.3% lower average), Intel Xeon 6781P (2% lower), AMD EPYC 9575F (3.2% lower), and AMD EPYC 9734 (3.6% lower). The Core i7-14701TE competes in a different tier entirely, with nearest rivals like the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (0.1% lower) and AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (0.4% higher).

The Core i7-14701TE does offer integrated graphics and a much lower TDP of 45 W against 350 W, which positions it for systems where power draw and onboard display output matter. The AMD part counters with 80 PCIe lanes, quad-channel memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s, and a 256 MB L3 cache, all of which support heavy multi-threaded and data-intensive workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins every recorded benchmark category. Its largest advantages appear in PassMark extended instructions (1495.1% delta), data compression (1248.9%), integer math (1225.5%), random string sorting (1183.3%), and data encryption (1243.2%). These results point to workloads involving compression, encryption, sorting, and instruction-heavy computation. Floating point math shows a 1013.1% lead, and physics simulation records a 330.2% advantage.

Cinebench multi-core and single-core tests all show roughly 666% deltas, indicating consistent scaling across the Cinebench suite. The smallest relative gap is in PassMark single-thread performance at 72.1%, where the Threadripper still leads by a wide margin.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE has no benchmark wins in the recorded data. Its strengths are qualitative: it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, includes UHD Graphics 770, uses a 10 nm Intel process, and draws 45 W TDP. These features suit compact, low-power desktop systems with modest compute requirements, but the recorded scores show it cannot match the Threadripper in any measured performance test.