Core i5-12500EvsEPYC 9755
The Core i5-12500E is a compact, power-sipping desktop-class chip for light office builds or embedded systems, while the EPYC 9755 is a massive server processor built for heavy virtualization and data-crunching in big data centers.
Core i5-12500E
Alder Lake-S · 10 nm · 2022
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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 wins overall for heavy server workloads, while the Core i5-12500E is better for low-power tasks.
Budget/value buyers should pick the Core i5-12500E for far lower power use and adequate office performance.
The Core i5-12500E is the right choice when you need a quiet, cool-running system for everyday computing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-12500E better than the EPYC 9755?
Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 12 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-12500E in most workloads.
How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i5-12500E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 733% faster than the Core i5-12500E overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-12500E or the EPYC 9755?
If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i5-12500E 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.