CPU Showdown

Core i3-14100vsEPYC 9755

The Core i3-14100 is a budget-friendly desktop CPU for everyday computing and light gaming, while the EPYC 9755 is a server-grade monster built for massive data centers and heavy virtualization.

Intel Core i3-14100
4C / 8T · 60W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i3-14100

Raptor Lake-R · Intel 7 nm · 2024

9score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
TDP
60W
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz
L3 Cache
12 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 i3-14100
9
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 1011.1% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#284Ryzen 7 PRO 27009
#285Core i3-141009
#286Core 3 201E9
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i3-14100EPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores4128
Threads8256
Base Clock3.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock4.7 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache5 MB128 MB
L3 Cache12 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1700SP5
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 730
Power
Base TDP60W500W
General
ArchitectureRaptor Lake-RTurin
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 wins overall for heavy server workloads, while the Core i3-14100 is better for basic home or office tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i3-14100 is the smarter pick, offering enough speed for everyday computing at a far lower price.

When the other wins

The weaker Core i3-14100 is right for a simple home PC where low power use and cost matter more than extreme multitasking.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i3-14100 better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 9 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-14100 in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i3-14100?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 1011% faster than the Core i3-14100 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i3-14100 or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i3-14100 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.