CPU Showdown

Core i7-13700FvsEPYC 9755

The Core i7-13700F is a fast, affordable desktop chip for gamers and everyday users, while the EPYC 9755 is a server monster built for heavy data work and virtualization.

Intel Core i7-13700F
16C / 24T · 65W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i7-13700F

Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2023

23score
4.3/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
16 / 24
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
5.2 GHz
L3 Cache
30 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 i7-13700F
23
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 334.8% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#68Core i5-14600KF23
#69Core i7-13700F23
#70Core Ultra 7 265T23
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i7-13700FEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores16128
Threads24256
Base Clock2.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock5.2 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache32 MB128 MB
L3 Cache30 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1700SP5
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 extreme multi-core workloads, but the Core i7-13700F is better for single-threaded tasks and everyday use.

Best value

For budget-minded buyers, the Core i7-13700F is the smarter pick as it offers good performance at a lower cost.

When the other wins

The Core i7-13700F is the right choice for a gaming or home office PC where the EPYC 9755's massive core count would be wasted.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-13700F better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 23 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-13700F in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i7-13700F?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 335% faster than the Core i7-13700F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-13700F or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i7-13700F 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.