CPU Showdown

EPYC 9755vsRyzen 5 7400

The AMD EPYC 9755 is a server-grade CPU built for massive datacenter workloads, while the Ryzen 5 7400 is a desktop chip for everyday computing and gaming.

AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
VS
AMD Ryzen 5 7400
6C / 12T · 65W
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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AMD

Ryzen 5 7400

Raphael · 5 nm · 2025

13score
3.5/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.3 GHz
L3 Cache
16 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.

EPYC 9755Winner
100
Ryzen 5 7400
13
EPYC 9755 leads by 669.2% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#204Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE13
#205Ryzen 5 740013
#206Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE13
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsEPYC 9755Ryzen 5 7400
Cores
Total Cores1286
Threads25612
Base Clock2.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost Clock4.1 GHz4.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache128 MB6 MB
L3 Cache512 MB16 MB
Platform
SocketSP5AM5
MemoryDDR5DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Graphics
Power
Base TDP500W65W
General
ArchitectureTurinRaphael
Process4 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 wins for heavy server workloads with its massive core count and cache, but the Ryzen 5 7400 is the better choice for everyday desktop use.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen 5 7400 offers far better value with lower power use and adequate speed for typical tasks.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 5 7400 is the right pick if you need a quiet, efficient system for office work or light gaming.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the EPYC 9755 better than the Ryzen 5 7400?

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 Ryzen 5 7400 in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Ryzen 5 7400?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 669% faster than the Ryzen 5 7400 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the EPYC 9755 or the Ryzen 5 7400?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Ryzen 5 7400 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.