CPU Showdown

Core i9-11900FvsEPYC 9755

The Core i9-11900F is a desktop CPU for gamers and general users, while the EPYC 9755 is a server processor for massive data centers.

Intel Core i9-11900F
8C / 16T · 65W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i9-11900F

Rocket Lake · 14 nm · 2021

13score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
16 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 i9-11900F
13
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 669.2% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#191Core i9-10900KF13
#192Core i9-11900F13
#193Ryzen Threadripper 192013
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i9-11900FEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores8128
Threads16256
Base Clock2.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock5.1 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB128 MB
L3 Cache16 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1200SP5
PCIePCIe 4.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP65W500W
General
ArchitectureRocket LakeTurin
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates the Core i9-11900F overall for any multithreaded workload thanks to its massive core count and cache.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i9-11900F is the smarter pick, offering plenty of speed for everyday tasks at a lower cost.

When the other wins

The Core i9-11900F is the right choice if you need a simple, cool-running desktop CPU for gaming and light work.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i9-11900F better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 13 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-11900F in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i9-11900F?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 669% faster than the Core i9-11900F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i9-11900F or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i9-11900F 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.