CPU Showdown

Core i9-10900XvsEPYC 9755

The Core i9-10900X is a high-end desktop CPU for enthusiasts who want solid single-threaded speed, while the EPYC 9755 is a server-grade behemoth for massive parallel workloads.

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C / 20T · 165W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i9-10900X

Cascade Lake-X · 14 nm · 2019

13score
1.5/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
10 / 20
TDP
165W
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz
L3 Cache
19.25 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 i9-10900X
13
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 669.2% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#187Core i9-1190013
#188Core i9-10900X13
#189Core i9-10900K13
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i9-10900XEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores10128
Threads20256
Base Clock3.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock4.7 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache10 MB128 MB
L3 Cache19.25 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA2066SP5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP165W500W
General
ArchitectureCascade Lake-XTurin
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 crushes the Core i9-10900X overall for any serious workload, offering a massive leap in core count and performance.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i9-10900X is the smarter pick if you need a capable older platform at a lower price.

When the other wins

Choose the Core i9-10900X for a legacy workstation where software or hardware limits you to the older socket and you can't use the EPYC.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i9-10900X 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 i9-10900X in most workloads.

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

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 669% faster than the Core i9-10900X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

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

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