Core i9-12900EvsEPYC 9755
The Intel Core i9-12900E is a low-power desktop chip for compact workstations, while the AMD EPYC 9755 is a massive server processor built for heavy-duty data centers.
Core i9-12900E
Alder Lake-S · 10 nm · 2022
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EPYC 9755
Turin · 4 nm · 2024
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The EPYC 9755 dominates the Core i9-12900E for heavy multi-threaded work, but the i9 is better for everyday tasks.
The Core i9-12900E is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing a cool, efficient CPU for general use.
The Core i9-12900E is the right choice for a quiet home office PC where power and heat must be low.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-12900E better than the EPYC 9755?
Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 17 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-12900E in most workloads.
How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i9-12900E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 488% faster than the Core i9-12900E overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-12900E or the EPYC 9755?
If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i9-12900E 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.