CPU Showdown

Core i5-11600KFvsEPYC 9755

The Core i5-11600KF is a single-socket gaming and desktop CPU for everyday builders, while the EPYC 9755 is a multi-threaded server monster for data centers and heavy virtualization.

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C / 12T · 125W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i5-11600KF

Rocket Lake · 14 nm · 2021

12score
3.2/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
TDP
125W
Boost Clock
4.9 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 i5-11600KF
12
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 733.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#229Core i5-11600K12
#230Core i5-11600KF12
#231Core i9-9900KS12
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i5-11600KFEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores6128
Threads12256
Base Clock3.9 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock4.9 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache1.5 MB128 MB
L3 Cache12 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1200SP5
PCIePCIe 4.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP125W500W
General
ArchitectureRocket LakeTurin
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 wins overall for anyone needing massive multi-threaded performance, leaving the Core i5-11600KF far behind.

Best value

For budget-focused buyers, the Core i5-11600KF is the smarter pick due to its much lower power use and cost.

When the other wins

The Core i5-11600KF is the right choice for a basic gaming or home office PC where extreme core counts are unnecessary.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i5-11600KF better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 12 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-11600KF in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i5-11600KF?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 733% faster than the Core i5-11600KF overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i5-11600KF or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i5-11600KF 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.