CPU Showdown

Core i7-14700FvsEPYC 9755

The Core i7-14700F is a desktop CPU for gamers and mainstream builders, while the EPYC 9755 is a server-grade chip built for massive data centers and heavy virtualization.

Intel Core i7-14700F
20C / 28T · 65W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i7-14700F

Raptor Lake-R · Intel 7 nm · 2024

25score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
20 / 28
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
33 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 i7-14700F
25
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 300.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#53Core 7 253PQE25
#54Core i7-14700F25
#55Ryzen 7 9850X3D25
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i7-14700FEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores20128
Threads28256
Base Clock2.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock5.4 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache40 MB128 MB
L3 Cache33 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 overall for heavy server workloads, while the Core i7-14700F is the better choice for everyday gaming and desktop tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i7-14700F offers far more affordable performance for typical home and office use than the expensive EPYC 9755.

When the other wins

The Core i7-14700F is the right pick if you need a quiet, low-power CPU for a home PC rather than a data-center server.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-14700F better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 25 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-14700F in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i7-14700F?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 300% faster than the Core i7-14700F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-14700F or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i7-14700F 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.