CPU Showdown

Core i5-11400FvsEPYC 9755

The Core i5-11400F is a budget-friendly desktop chip for everyday gaming and productivity, while the EPYC 9755 is a server monster built for massive data-crunching and enterprise workloads.

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C / 12T · 65W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i5-11400F

Rocket Lake · 14 nm · 2021

10score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
12 MB

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AMD

EPYC 9755

Turin · 4 nm · 2024

100score
2.8/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
128 / 256
TDP
500W
Boost Clock
4.1 GHz
L3 Cache
512 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Core i5-11400F
10
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 900.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#261Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X10
#262Core i5-11400F10
#263Ryzen Threadripper 1900X10
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsCore i5-11400FEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores6128
Threads12256
Base Clock2.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock4.4 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache1.5 MB128 MB
L3 Cache12 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1200SP5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 4.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP65W500W
General
ArchitectureRocket LakeTurin
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates the Core i5-11400F overall for heavy workloads, given its vastly higher core count and memory capacity.

Best value

For budget-conscious buyers, the Core i5-11400F is the smarter pick—much cheaper and sufficient for everyday tasks.

When the other wins

The Core i5-11400F is the right choice for a basic home PC where extreme multi-core power isn't needed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i5-11400F better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 10 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-11400F in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i5-11400F?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 900% faster than the Core i5-11400F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i5-11400F or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i5-11400F is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.