Core i5-7442EQvsEPYC 9755
The Core i5-7442EQ is a low-power mobile chip for basic laptops and embedded systems, while the EPYC 9755 is a massive server CPU built for heavy data-crunching in data centers.
Core i5-7442EQ
Kaby Lake · 14 nm · 2017
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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 i5-7442EQ overall for any serious workload, with vastly more cores and speed.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-7442EQ is the smarter pick due to its far lower power draw and cost.
The Core i5-7442EQ is the right choice in a small, quiet office PC where low heat and noise matter more than performance.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-7442EQ 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 i5-7442EQ in most workloads.
How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i5-7442EQ?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 3233% faster than the Core i5-7442EQ overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-7442EQ or the EPYC 9755?
If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i5-7442EQ 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.