CPU Showdown

Core i9-10900FvsEPYC 9755

The Core i9-10900F is a fast, cool-running desktop processor for gamers and everyday productivity, while the EPYC 9755 is a server-grade behemoth built for massive data centers and heavy virtualization.

Intel Core i9-10900F
10C / 20T · 65W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i9-10900F

Comet Lake · 14 nm · 2020

12score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
10 / 20
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
20 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 i9-10900F
12
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 733.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#223Core i5-1250012
#224Core i9-10900F12
#225Ryzen 5 5600G12
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i9-10900FEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores10128
Threads20256
Base Clock2.8 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock5.1 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2.5 MB128 MB
L3 Cache20 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1200SP5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP65W500W
General
ArchitectureComet LakeTurin
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 easily wins overall for raw performance and multi-threaded work, but the Core i9-10900F is a far more practical choice for everyday tasks.

Best value

The Core i9-10900F offers better value for typical desktop users, while the EPYC 9755 is overkill and costly for most.

When the other wins

The Core i9-10900F is the right pick for a home office PC, where the EPYC 9755's extreme power and heat are unnecessary.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i9-10900F better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 12 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-10900F in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i9-10900F?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 733% faster than the Core i9-10900F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i9-10900F or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i9-10900F 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.