CPU Showdown

Core i9-13900FvsEPYC 9755

The Core i9-13900F is a high-end desktop processor for gamers and creators who need strong single-threaded speed, while the EPYC 9755 is a server CPU built for massive multi-threaded workloads in data centers.

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C / 32T · 65W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i9-13900F

Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2023

29score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 32
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
5.5 GHz
L3 Cache
36 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 i9-13900F
29
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 244.8% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#35Core Ultra 7 265F30
#36Core i9-13900F29
#37Ryzen 9 790029
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i9-13900FEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores24128
Threads32256
Base Clock2.0 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock5.5 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache48 MB128 MB
L3 Cache36 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1700SP5
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP65W500W
General
ArchitectureRaptor Lake-STurin
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 wins overall for heavy server tasks, leaving the Core i9-13900F in the dust for desktop work.

Best value

The Core i9-13900F is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing fast single-core performance without huge power costs.

When the other wins

Choose the Core i9-13900F for a gaming PC where high thread counts don't matter and lower power use keeps your room cool.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i9-13900F better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 29 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-13900F in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i9-13900F?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 245% faster than the Core i9-13900F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i9-13900F or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i9-13900F 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.