CPU Showdown

EPYC 9755vsRyzen 7 8700F

The AMD EPYC 9755 is a server processor for massive data centers and virtualization, while the Ryzen 7 8700F is a budget desktop chip for everyday gaming and productivity.

AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
VS
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F
8C / 16T · 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 7 8700F

Phoenix · 4 nm · 2024

19score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
5.0 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 7 8700F
19
EPYC 9755 leads by 426.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#99Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX19
#100Ryzen 7 8700F19
#101Core i5-1450019
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsEPYC 9755Ryzen 7 8700F
Cores
Total Cores1288
Threads25616
Base Clock2.7 GHz4.1 GHz
Boost Clock4.1 GHz5.0 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache128 MB8 MB
L3 Cache512 MB16 MB
Platform
SocketSP5AM5
MemoryDDR5DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 4.0
Power
Base TDP500W65W
General
ArchitectureTurinPhoenix
Process4 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 wins overall for heavy server workloads, but the Ryzen 7 8700F is the clear choice for everyday desktop use.

Best value

For budget-minded buyers, the Ryzen 7 8700F offers far more practical performance per dollar for typical computing tasks.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 7 8700F is the right pick when you need a low-power, affordable CPU for a home PC or light gaming rig.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the EPYC 9755 better than the Ryzen 7 8700F?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 19 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 8700F in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Ryzen 7 8700F?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 426% faster than the Ryzen 7 8700F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the EPYC 9755 or the Ryzen 7 8700F?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Ryzen 7 8700F 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.