CPU Showdown

Core i3-10300TvsEPYC 9755

The Core i3-10300T is a low-power, everyday CPU for basic office work and home PCs, while the EPYC 9755 is a 128-core server monster built for massive data centers and heavy virtualization.

Intel Core i3-10300T
4C / 8T · 35W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i3-10300T

· 14 nm · 2020

5score
3.3/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
3.9 GHz
L3 Cache
8 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 i3-10300T
5
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 1900.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#408Ryzen Embedded V1756B5
#409Core i3-10300T5
#410Core i3-10105T5
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i3-10300TEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores4128
Threads8256
Base Clock3.0 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock3.9 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache128 MB
L3 Cache8 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1200SP5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP35W500W
General
ArchitectureTurin
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates with vastly more cores and processing power, making it the clear winner for heavy workloads.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i3-10300T is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and cost.

When the other wins

The Core i3-10300T is the right choice for a basic office desktop where low heat and quiet operation matter more than raw performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i3-10300T better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 5 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-10300T in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i3-10300T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 1900% faster than the Core i3-10300T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i3-10300T or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i3-10300T 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.