CPU Showdown

Core i9-10850KvsEPYC 9755

The Core i9-10850K is a desktop processor for gamers and creators who need high single-core speed, while the EPYC 9755 is a server chip for data centers and heavy multi-threaded workloads.

Intel Core i9-10850K
10C / 20T · 125W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i9-10850K

Comet Lake-S · 14 nm · 2020

13score
4.2/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
10 / 20
TDP
125W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
20 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 i9-10850K
13
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 669.2% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#194Core i7-13700TE13
#195Core i9-10850K13
#196Ryzen 5 5600X3D13
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i9-10850KEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores10128
Threads20256
Base Clock3.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock5.1 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache2.5 MB128 MB
L3 Cache20 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1200SP5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630
Power
Base TDP125W500W
General
ArchitectureComet Lake-STurin
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates the Core i9-10850K for heavy server workloads with vastly more cores and memory, but the i9-10850K is the better pick for everyday desktop tasks.

Best value

The Core i9-10850K is the smarter value for typical users who need strong single-threaded speed without paying for extreme multi-core hardware.

When the other wins

The Core i9-10850K is the right choice for a gaming or productivity PC where the EPYC 9755’s massive core count would be wasted and inefficient.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i9-10850K better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 13 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-10850K in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i9-10850K?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 669% faster than the Core i9-10850K overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i9-10850K or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i9-10850K 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.