CPU Showdown

Core i5-14400FvsEPYC 9755

The Core i5-14400F is a sensible mid-range chip for everyday gaming and productivity builds, while the EPYC 9755 is a server-grade giant built for massive data centers and heavy virtualization.

Intel Core i5-14400F
10C / 16T · 65W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i5-14400F

Raptor Lake-R · Intel 7 nm · 2024

15score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
10 / 16
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.7 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 i5-14400F
15
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 566.7% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#153Core Ultra 5 225T15
#154Core i5-14400F15
#155Ryzen 5 7400F15
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i5-14400FEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores10128
Threads16256
Base Clock2.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock4.7 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache12.5 MB128 MB
L3 Cache20 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1700SP5
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP65W500W
General
ArchitectureRaptor Lake-RTurin
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates the Core i5-14400F overall for heavy server workloads with vastly more cores and memory, but the i5 is the better choice for most desktop users.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i5-14400F offers far better value for everyday computing and gaming, as it costs much less.

When the other wins

The weaker Core i5-14400F is the right choice for a home gaming PC or general office work where the EPYC's massive core count and power draw are unnecessary.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i5-14400F 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 i5-14400F in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i5-14400F?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 567% faster than the Core i5-14400F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i5-14400F or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i5-14400F 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.