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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-14400F vs EPYC 9655

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

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  • Up to 5947% cheaper – $181.93 vs $11852
  • Up to 5892% better value for money
  • Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 9 months newer
  • Up to 5947% more expensive – $11852 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.

Scorehelp

EPYC 9655 ranks 22 points higher.

Coreshelp

EPYC 9655 has 86 more cores.

Threadshelp

EPYC 9655 has 176 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
AMD EPYC 9655 Logo
EPYC 9655
384 MB

EPYC 9655 has 364 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
AMD EPYC 9655 Logo
EPYC 9655
2.6 GHz

EPYC 9655 has a 4% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
AMD EPYC 9655 Logo
EPYC 9655
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
Codenamehelp
Turin
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
6000 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-14400F or EPYC 9655?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-14400F or EPYC 9655?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-14400F and EPYC 9655?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-14400F scores 50/100, EPYC 9655 scores 72/100. 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 9655 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 9655?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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