CORES

Processors 24 cores

Explore 109 processors with 24 physical cores. The index brings together different generations, platforms and performance levels that share this core count.

109 processors24-core

Selection guide

Choosing the right 24-core processor

This page groups 109 processors in the 24-core category. Use it to compare physical core count, but do not treat the count alone as a performance score; CPU Mark, single-thread speed, power use and your workload all matter.

5 brands 24–24 cores 46,995 average CPU Mark 35.00–550.00 W TDP

Practical answers

What does this count mean in real use?

Best-fit workloads

Targets workstations, rendering, simulation, software builds and virtualization; it can be excessive for gaming and everyday use.

Is a higher count always better?

Not always. Higher counts help software that scales across parallel work, while a newer CPU with fewer cores or threads can win through stronger per-core speed, clocks and efficiency.

Expected power range

This page reports the actual recorded TDP range for the category. Core or thread count does not imply one power level: mobile, desktop and server processors operate under very different limits.

35–550 Waverage 174 W

Desktop versus server

Desktop CPUs balance responsiveness, clock speed and platform cost. Server CPUs prioritize parallel throughput, memory capacity, reliability features and sustained operation.

Server70Desktop26Laptop7Mobile/Embedded5Unknown1

Match the workload

Gaming and everyday work need a balance of per-core speed and core count; rendering and simulation can use more parallel capacity.

Compare measured performance

Use CPU Mark for broad throughput and Single Thread for games and tasks sensitive to per-core speed.

Check the platform

Verify socket, motherboard, memory, power and cooling support before committing to a processor.

By CPU Mark

Best 24-core processors

The table below ranks the strongest processors in this category by the CPU Mark stored by CPULoom. It is a broad performance indicator, not a guarantee that one CPU wins every game or application.

  1. 01 AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores 24C / 48T 92,441CPU Mark
  2. 02 AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 24C / 48T 92,266CPU Mark
  3. 03 AMD EPYC 9275F 24C / 48T 84,620CPU Mark
  4. 04 AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 24C / 48T 83,408CPU Mark
  5. 05 AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 24C / 48T 82,214CPU Mark

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does an 24-core processor mean?

It has 24 physical CPU cores available for work. Thread count, clock speed and core design can still differ substantially between processors in the same category.

What is an 24-core CPU good for?

Targets workstations, rendering, simulation, software builds and virtualization; it can be excessive for gaming and everyday use.

Is a 24-core CPU enough for gaming?

It depends on single-thread performance, processor generation, graphics card and the game. Compare CPU Mark, single-thread results and the full specifications before choosing.

Do more cores always make a CPU faster?

No. Rendering and heavily parallel work often benefit from more cores, while many games and applications depend more on per-core speed, clock behavior and architecture.

What is the difference between CPU cores and threads?

A core is a physical execution unit, while a thread is a logical work stream visible to the operating system. Simultaneous multithreading can improve utilization, but an extra thread is not a complete physical core.

Are 24-core CPUs desktop or server processors?

The same count can appear in desktop, workstation and server processors, but their architecture, power limits, memory features and socket design differ. Use the device-class breakdown on this page before comparing models.

How are processors ranked on this page?

The default order uses the available CPU Mark. You can also sort the catalog by core count or power from the controls above the list.

This summary is calculated from processor records linked to the category. Performance results are broad comparison indicators and can vary with system, power and cooling. Latest data update:

Processor catalog

24 cores

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01CPUAMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-CoresAMD · DesktopCores / threads24 / 48Clock5.3 GHzTDP350 WCPU Mark92,44102CPUAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WXAMD · DesktopCores / threads24 / 48Clock5.4 GHzTDP350 WCPU Mark92,26603CPUAMD EPYC 9275FAMD · ServerCores / threads24 / 48Clock4.5 GHzTDP320 WCPU Mark84,62004CPUAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960XAMD · DesktopCores / threads24 / 48Clock5.3 GHzTDP350 WCPU Mark83,40805CPUAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WXAMD · DesktopCores / threads24 / 48Clock5.3 GHzTDP350 WCPU Mark82,21406CPUAMD EPYC 9255AMD · ServerCores / threads24 / 48Clock4.3 GHzTDP200 WCPU Mark76,22207CPUIntel Xeon 6527PIntel · ServerCores / threads24 / 48Clock4.2 GHzTDP255 WCPU Mark74,44508CPUIntel Xeon 658XIntel · ServerCores / threads24 / 48Clock4.9 GHzTDP250 WCPU Mark73,64609CPUAMD EPYC 9274FAMD · ServerCores / threads24 / 48Clock4.3 GHzTDP—CPU Mark72,27210CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 270K PlusIntel · DesktopCores / threads24 / —Clock—TDP125 WCPU Mark68,50111CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285KIntel · DesktopCores / threads24 / —Clock—TDP125 WCPU Mark67,22312CPUIntel Xeon 6521PIntel · ServerCores / threads24 / 48Clock4.1 GHzTDP225 WCPU Mark66,65713CPUAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WXAMD · DesktopCores / threads24 / 48Clock4.5 GHzTDP280 WCPU Mark65,82314CPUAMD EPYC 9254AMD · ServerCores / threads24 / 48Clock4.2 GHzTDP200 WCPU Mark64,00115CPUIntel Xeon 6520PIntel · ServerCores / threads24 / 48Clock4.0 GHzTDP210 WCPU Mark62,93616CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 290K PlusIntel · DesktopCores / threads24 / —Clock—TDP—CPU Mark60,86017CPUAMD EPYC 74F3AMD · ServerCores / threads24 / 48Clock4.0 GHzTDP240 WCPU Mark60,66618CPUIntel Core i9-13900KSIntel · DesktopCores / threads24 / —Clock—TDP150 WCPU Mark60,37419CPUIntel Xeon Gold 6542YIntel · ServerCores / threads24 / 48Clock4.1 GHzTDP250 WCPU Mark60,14420CPUIntel Core i9-14900KSIntel · DesktopCores / threads24 / —Clock—TDP150 WCPU Mark59,82121CPUIntel Xeon w7-3545Intel · ServerCores / threads24 / 48Clock4.8 GHzTDP310 WCPU Mark59,34422CPUAMD EPYC 7473XAMD · ServerCores / threads24 / 48Clock3.7 GHzTDP240 WCPU Mark59,28023CPUIntel Xeon Gold 6442YIntel · ServerCores / threads24 / 48Clock4.0 GHzTDP225 WCPU Mark58,53424CPUIntel Core i9-14900KIntel · DesktopCores / threads24 / —Clock—TDP125 WCPU Mark58,183