CPU Showdown

Core i7-8700BvsEPYC 9755

The Core i7-8700B is a compact, low-power desktop CPU built for small-form-factor PCs and embedded systems, while the EPYC 9755 is a massive server processor designed for heavy data center workloads.

Intel Core i7-8700B
6C / 12T · 65W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i7-8700B

Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2018

7score
4.3/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.6 GHz
L3 Cache
12 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 i7-8700B
7
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 1328.6% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#349Ryzen Embedded V3C147
#350Core i7-8700B7
#351Core 5 211TE7
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i7-8700BEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores6128
Threads12256
Base Clock3.2 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock4.6 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache1.5 MB128 MB
L3 Cache12 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCBGA1440SP5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP65W500W
General
ArchitectureCoffee LakeTurin
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 crushes the Core i7-8700B overall for raw performance in demanding server tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i7-8700B is the smarter pick with far lower power use and enough speed for everyday computing.

When the other wins

The Core i7-8700B is the right choice for a compact, low-power office PC where extreme multi-core power isn't needed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-8700B better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 7 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-8700B in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i7-8700B?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 1329% faster than the Core i7-8700B overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-8700B or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i7-8700B 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.