CPU Showdown

Core i7-7820XvsEPYC 9755

The Core i7-7820X is a desktop processor for enthusiasts who need strong single-threaded performance, while the EPYC 9755 is a server chip built for massive multi-threaded workloads.

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C / 16T · 140W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i7-7820X

Skylake (server) · 14 nm · 2017

10score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
140W
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz
L3 Cache
11 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 i7-7820X
10
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 900.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#258Core i5-12600T10
#259Core i7-7820X10
#260Core i5-1150010
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i7-7820XEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores8128
Threads16256
Base Clock3.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock4.5 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache8 MB128 MB
L3 Cache11 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA2066SP5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP140W500W
General
ArchitectureSkylake (server)Turin
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates the Core i7-7820X overall for almost any task, offering vastly more cores and memory for modern workloads.

Best value

For budget-minded buyers needing basic single-threaded tasks, the older Core i7-7820X is the smarter pick due to its lower power and cost.

When the other wins

The Core i7-7820X is the right choice for a legacy workstation running older software that doesn't benefit from many cores.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-7820X 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 i7-7820X in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i7-7820X?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 900% faster than the Core i7-7820X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-7820X or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i7-7820X 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.