CPU Showdown

Core i9-10900vsEPYC 9755

The Core i9-10900 is a fast desktop chip for gamers and everyday PC builders, while the EPYC 9755 is a massive server processor built for heavy data-crunching and virtual machines.

Intel Core i9-10900
10C / 20T · 65W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i9-10900

Comet Lake · 14 nm · 2020

11score
3.5/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
10 / 20
TDP
65W
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 i9-10900
11
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 809.1% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#234Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G12
#235Core i9-1090011
#236Ryzen 5 5500GT11
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i9-10900EPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores10128
Threads20256
Base Clock2.8 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 TDP65W500W
General
ArchitectureComet LakeTurin
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates overall for heavy server workloads, leaving the Core i9-10900 far behind.

Best value

For budget buyers needing a simple desktop, the Core i9-10900 is the smarter pick with lower cost and power use.

When the other wins

Choose the Core i9-10900 for a basic office PC where its modest performance easily handles everyday tasks.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i9-10900 better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 11 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-10900 in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i9-10900?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 809% faster than the Core i9-10900 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i9-10900 or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i9-10900 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.