Core i5-9400FvsEPYC 9755
The Core i5-9400F is a budget-friendly six-core CPU for everyday gaming and office tasks, while the EPYC 9755 is a 128-core server monster built for massive data centers and heavy virtualization.
Core i5-9400F
Coffee Lake-R · 14 nm · 2019
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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 performance, but the Core i5-9400F is the better choice for typical desktop use.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-9400F offers solid everyday speed at a low cost, while the EPYC 9755 is overkill and expensive.
The Core i5-9400F is the right pick for a basic home PC, where the EPYC 9755's massive power and cost are wasteful.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-9400F better than the EPYC 9755?
Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 6 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-9400F in most workloads.
How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i5-9400F?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 1567% faster than the Core i5-9400F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-9400F or the EPYC 9755?
If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i5-9400F 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.