Core i3-8300TvsEPYC 9755
The Core i3-8300T is a low-power desktop chip for basic office or home use, while the EPYC 9755 is a server-grade monster for massive data centers and heavy virtualization.
Core i3-8300T
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2018
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EPYC 9755
Turin · 4 nm · 2024
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The EPYC 9755 dominates the Core i3-8300T overall, offering vastly more processing power for demanding server workloads.
For budget buyers, the Core i3-8300T is the smarter pick, sipping power and costing far less for basic tasks.
The Core i3-8300T is the right choice for a low-power home server or office PC where the EPYC's extreme performance and cost are unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i3-8300T better than the EPYC 9755?
Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 3 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-8300T in most workloads.
How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i3-8300T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 3233% faster than the Core i3-8300T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i3-8300T or the EPYC 9755?
If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i3-8300T 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.