CPU Showdown

Core i7-14700KvsEPYC 9755

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a high-end desktop CPU for gamers and content creators, while the AMD EPYC 9755 is a server-grade processor for massive data centers and virtualization.

Intel Core i7-14700K
20C / 28T · 125W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i7-14700K

Raptor Lake-R · Intel 7 nm · 2023

31score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
20 / 28
TDP
125W
Boost Clock
5.6 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 i7-14700K
31
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 222.6% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#30Core i7-14700KF31
#31Core i7-14700K31
#32Ryzen 9 7900X31
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i7-14700KEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores20128
Threads28256
Base Clock3.4 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock5.6 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache40 MB128 MB
L3 Cache33 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1700SP5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770
Power
Base TDP125W500W
General
ArchitectureRaptor Lake-RTurin
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 wins overall for raw multi-core work, but the Core i7-14700K is the smarter pick for most desktop users.

Best value

For budget-minded buyers, the Core i7-14700K offers excellent everyday performance without the extreme cost of a server CPU.

When the other wins

The Core i7-14700K is the right choice for a gaming PC where single-thread speed matters more than massive core counts.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 31 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-14700K in most workloads.

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

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 223% faster than the Core i7-14700K overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

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

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