CPU Showdown

Core i7-10700vsEPYC 9755

The Core i7-10700 is a desktop chip for everyday PC builders, while the EPYC 9755 is a server monster built for massive data centers.

Intel Core i7-10700
8C / 16T · 65W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i7-10700

Comet Lake · 14 nm · 2020

10score
3.8/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.8 GHz
L3 Cache
16 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 i7-10700
10
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 900.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#269Core i7-10700F10
#270Core i7-1070010
#271Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G10
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i7-10700EPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores8128
Threads16256
Base Clock2.9 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock4.8 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2 MB128 MB
L3 Cache16 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1200SP5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP65W500W
General
ArchitectureComet LakeTurin
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 wins overall for heavy server workloads, but the Core i7-10700 is a better fit for everyday desktop tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i7-10700 offers sensible performance for typical home or office use without overspending.

When the other wins

The Core i7-10700 is the right choice for a quiet home PC where the EPYC 9755’s extreme power and cooling needs would be wasteful.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-10700 better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 10 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-10700 in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i7-10700?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 900% faster than the Core i7-10700 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-10700 or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i7-10700 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.