CPU Showdown

Core i5-13400FvsEPYC 9755

The Core i5-13400F is a solid mid-range desktop chip for everyday gaming and productivity, while the EPYC 9755 is a server monster built for massive data centers and heavy virtualization.

Intel Core i5-13400F
10C / 16T · 65W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i5-13400F

Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2023

15score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
10 / 16
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.6 GHz
L3 Cache
20 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 i5-13400F
15
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 566.7% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#161Core i9-11900K15
#162Core i5-13400F15
#163Core i7-14701TE15
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i5-13400FEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores10128
Threads16256
Base Clock2.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock4.6 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache12.5 MB128 MB
L3 Cache20 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1700SP5
MemoryDDR5DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP65W500W
General
ArchitectureRaptor Lake-STurin
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 wins overall for heavy server workloads, while the Core i5-13400F suits budget gaming or daily tasks.

Best value

The Core i5-13400F is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing capable performance without spending on enterprise hardware.

When the other wins

The Core i5-13400F is the right choice for a compact home office PC where low power use and moderate multitasking matter more than extreme core counts.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i5-13400F better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 15 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-13400F in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i5-13400F?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 567% faster than the Core i5-13400F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i5-13400F or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i5-13400F 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.