CPU Showdown

Core i7-13700vsEPYC 9755

The Core i7-13700 is a fast, power-efficient desktop chip for gamers and creators, while the EPYC 9755 is a massive 128-core server processor built for heavy data-center workloads.

Intel Core i7-13700
16C / 24T · 65W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i7-13700

Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2023

22score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
16 / 24
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
5.2 GHz
L3 Cache
30 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 i7-13700
22
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 354.5% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#75Core i9-14900T22
#76Core i7-1370022
#77Core i5-1460022
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i7-13700EPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores16128
Threads24256
Base Clock2.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock5.2 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache32 MB128 MB
L3 Cache30 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1700SP5
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770
Power
Base TDP65W500W
General
ArchitectureRaptor Lake-STurin
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates the Core i7-13700 for heavy server workloads, but the i7 wins for everyday computing and gaming overall.

Best value

For budget buyers needing a capable desktop processor, the Core i7-13700 offers far better value with lower power use.

When the other wins

The Core i7-13700 is the right choice if you build a single-user gaming or productivity PC and don't need massive multi-threaded server power.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-13700 better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 22 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-13700 in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i7-13700?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 355% faster than the Core i7-13700 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-13700 or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i7-13700 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.