CPU Showdown

Core i3-9100TEvsEPYC 9755

The Core i3-9100TE is a low-power, basic chip for simple office or embedded systems, while the EPYC 9755 is a massive server processor built for heavy data centers and scientific workloads.

Intel Core i3-9100TE
4C / 4T · 35W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i3-9100TE

Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2019

3score
2.3/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
3.2 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 i3-9100TE
3
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 3233.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#469Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE3
#470Core i3-9100TE3
#471Athlon 240GE3
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i3-9100TEEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores4128
Threads4256
Base Clock2.2 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock3.2 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache1 MB128 MB
L3 Cache6 MB512 MB
Platform
Socket1151SP5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP35W500W
General
ArchitectureCoffee LakeTurin
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates overall for heavy workloads, while the Core i3-9100TE is only suitable for basic, low-power tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i3-9100TE is the smarter pick due to its low cost and minimal power draw.

When the other wins

The Core i3-9100TE is the right choice for a simple, energy-efficient office PC or home server where extreme performance isn't needed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i3-9100TE 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 i3-9100TE in most workloads.

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

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 3233% faster than the Core i3-9100TE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

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

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