Core i5-12490FvsEPYC 9755
The Core i5-12490F is a focused gaming and everyday CPU for budget builders, while the EPYC 9755 is a server monster for massive multi-threaded workloads.
Core i5-12490F
Alder Lake-S · 10 nm · 2022
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EPYC 9755
Turin · 4 nm · 2024
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The EPYC 9755 wins overall for raw multithreaded performance, but the Core i5-12490F is the practical choice for most users.
For budget/value buyers, the Core i5-12490F offers a far better price-to-performance ratio for everyday tasks.
The Core i5-12490F is the right choice if you need a simple, low-power CPU for a gaming or office PC.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-12490F 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 i5-12490F in most workloads.
How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i5-12490F?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 733% faster than the Core i5-12490F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-12490F or the EPYC 9755?
If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i5-12490F 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.