CPU Showdown

Core i7-12700FvsEPYC 9755

The Core i7-12700F is a solid mid-range desktop chip for gamers and home PC builders, while the EPYC 9755 is a server-grade monster built for massive data centers and heavy virtualization.

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C / 20T · 65W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i7-12700F

Alder Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2022

18score
4.2/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
12 / 20
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz
L3 Cache
25 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 i7-12700F
18
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 455.6% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#109Core i9-14901E18
#110Core i7-12700F18
#111Core i9-9990XE18
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i7-12700FEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores12128
Threads20256
Base Clock2.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock4.9 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache15 MB128 MB
L3 Cache25 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1700SP5
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP65W500W
General
ArchitectureAlder Lake-STurin
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates overall for heavy server workloads, but the Core i7-12700F is a better fit for everyday desktop use.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i7-12700F offers strong single-thread performance at low power, while the EPYC 9755 is overkill and expensive.

When the other wins

Choose the Core i7-12700F for a quiet home office PC where low heat and fast everyday tasks matter more than extreme multi-core power.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-12700F better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 18 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-12700F in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i7-12700F?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 456% faster than the Core i7-12700F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-12700F or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i7-12700F 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.