CPU Showdown

Core i7-14700KFvsEPYC 9755

The Core i7-14700KF is a fast, affordable desktop processor for gamers and creators who want high single-threaded speed, while the EPYC 9755 is a massive server chip built for heavy multi-threaded workloads in data centers.

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

Core i7-14700KF

Raptor Lake-R · Intel 7 nm · 2023

31score
4.5/ 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 i7-14700KF
31
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 222.6% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#29Core Ultra 5 250K Plus31
#30Core i7-14700KF31
#31Core i7-14700K31
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i7-14700KFEPYC 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
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP125W500W
General
ArchitectureRaptor Lake-RTurin
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates overall for extreme multi-threaded tasks, but the Core i7-14700KF wins for general desktop use.

Best value

For budget buyers needing strong single-threaded performance, the Core i7-14700KF is the smarter pick over the EPYC 9755.

When the other wins

The EPYC 9755 is the right choice when running massive virtualized server environments that require many cores and large cache.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-14700KF 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 i7-14700KF in most workloads.

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

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

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

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