CPU Showdown

Core i9-14900vsEPYC 9755

The Core i9-14900 is a fast desktop chip for gamers and creative pros who need single-threaded speed, while the EPYC 9755 is a server monster for data centers running heavy multi-threaded workloads.

Intel Core i9-14900
24C / 32T · 65W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i9-14900

Raptor Lake-R · Intel 7 nm · 2024

27score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 32
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
5.6 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 i9-14900
27
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 270.4% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#45Core i9-1390027
#46Core i9-1490027
#47Ryzen 9 5900XT26
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i9-14900EPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores24128
Threads32256
Base Clock2.0 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock5.6 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache48 MB128 MB
L3 Cache36 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1700SP5
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770
Power
Base TDP65W500W
General
ArchitectureRaptor Lake-RTurin
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 crushes the Core i9-14900 for raw compute thanks to its massive core count and cache, making it the clear winner for heavy workloads.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i9-14900 is the smarter pick, offering strong everyday speed at a fraction of the power and platform cost.

When the other wins

The Core i9-14900 is the right choice for a single-thread-heavy gaming or office PC where the EPYC’s extreme multi-core power is wasteful.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i9-14900 better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 27 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-14900 in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i9-14900?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 270% faster than the Core i9-14900 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i9-14900 or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i9-14900 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.