CPU Showdown

Core i7-13700KvsEPYC 9755

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a desktop chip for gamers and creators who need fast single-threaded performance, while the AMD EPYC 9755 is a server processor for data centers that need massive multi-threading and memory capacity.

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C / 24T · 125253W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i7-13700K

Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont · Intel 7 nm · 2022

27score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
16 / 24
TDP
125253W
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
6 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 i7-13700K
27
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 270.4% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#41Core 9 273PQE28
#42Core i7-13700K27
#43Core i7-13700KF27
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i7-13700KEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores16128
Threads24256
Base Clock3.4 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock5.4 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache8 MB128 MB
L3 Cache6 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1700SP5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770
Power
Base TDP125253W500W
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates the Core i7-13700K overall for extreme multi-threaded workloads with vastly more cores and cache.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i7-13700K is the smarter pick, offering strong single-threaded speed at a fraction of the cost.

When the other wins

Choose the Core i7-13700K for a high-end gaming PC or everyday desktop, where the EPYC's massive core count is unnecessary and wasteful.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 27 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-13700K in most workloads.

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

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 270% faster than the Core i7-13700K overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

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

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