CPU Showdown

Core i3-9100HLvsEPYC 9755

The Core i3-9100HL is a low-power, entry-level laptop CPU for basic tasks and compact systems, while the EPYC 9755 is a top-tier server processor for massive data centers and heavy workloads.

Intel Core i3-9100HL
4C / 4T · 25W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i3-9100HL

Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2019

2score
1.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
TDP
25W
Boost Clock
2.9 GHz
L3 Cache
6 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 i3-9100HL
2
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 4900.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#506Celeron G6900T2
#507Core i3-9100HL2
#508Pentium G46002
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i3-9100HLEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores4128
Threads4256
Base Clock1.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock2.9 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache1 MB128 MB
L3 Cache6 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketIntel BGA 1440SP5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP25W500W
General
ArchitectureCoffee LakeTurin
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates the Core i3-9100HL overall for any serious computing task.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i3-9100HL is the smarter pick due to far lower power and cost.

When the other wins

The Core i3-9100HL is the right choice for a low-power embedded system where minimal heat and energy use matter.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i3-9100HL better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 2 out of 100), so it leads the Core i3-9100HL in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i3-9100HL?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 4900% faster than the Core i3-9100HL overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i3-9100HL or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i3-9100HL 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.