Core i5-13500EvsEPYC 9755
The Core i5-13500E is a solid mid-range desktop chip for builders who need strong everyday performance without breaking the bank, while the EPYC 9755 is a server-grade monster built for massive data centers and heavy virtualization.
Core i5-13500E
Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023
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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 crushes the Core i5-13500E overall for server workloads with vastly more cores and cache.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-13500E is the smarter pick, offering solid desktop performance at a fraction of the power and platform cost.
The Core i5-13500E is the right choice if you need a low-power, single-socket system for everyday tasks or a compact workstation.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-13500E better than the EPYC 9755?
Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 16 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-13500E in most workloads.
How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i5-13500E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 525% faster than the Core i5-13500E overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-13500E or the EPYC 9755?
If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i5-13500E 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.