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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-14400F vs EPYC 9655P

The Core i5-14400F is slightly slower than the EPYC 9655P on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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  • Up to 5416% cheaper – $181.93 vs $10811
  • Up to 5024% better value for money
  • Up to 8% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 9 months newer
  • Up to 5416% more expensive – $10811 vs $181.93

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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EPYC 9655P ranks 29 points higher.

Coreshelp

EPYC 9655P has 86 more cores.

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EPYC 9655P has 176 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

EPYC 9655P has 364 MB more L3 cache.

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AMD EPYC 9655P Logo
EPYC 9655P
2.6 GHz

EPYC 9655P has a 4% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
AMD EPYC 9655P Logo
EPYC 9655P
4.5 GHz

Core i5-14400F boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-14400F draws 335W less power.

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LGA1700
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SP5
Raptor Lake-R
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Turin
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
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6000 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-14400F or EPYC 9655P?expand_more
The EPYC 9655P. It's 58% faster than the Core i5-14400F on average across 100+ games, scoring 79/100 vs 50/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is EPYC 9655P than Core i5-14400F?expand_more
58% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-14400F or EPYC 9655P?expand_more
The EPYC 9655P is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the EPYC 9655P worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 79/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-14400F and EPYC 9655P?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-14400F scores 50/100, EPYC 9655P scores 79/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-14400F or EPYC 9655P bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-14400F or EPYC 9655P?expand_more
The EPYC 9655P is the stronger pick at 79/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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