CPU Showdown

Core i9-13900vsEPYC 9755

The Core i9-13900 is a high-end desktop CPU for gamers and creators who need fast single-threaded performance, while the EPYC 9755 is a server-grade chip built for massive multi-threaded workloads in data centers.

Intel Core i9-13900
24C / 32T · 65W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i9-13900

Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2023

27score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 32
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
5.5 GHz
L3 Cache
36 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 i9-13900
27
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 270.4% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#44Ryzen 9 5950X27
#45Core i9-1390027
#46Core i9-1490027
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i9-13900EPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores24128
Threads32256
Base Clock2.0 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock5.5 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache48 MB128 MB
L3 Cache36 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1700SP5
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770
Power
Base TDP65W500W
General
ArchitectureRaptor Lake-STurin
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 wins overall for heavy server loads with vastly more cores and cache, leaving the Core i9-13900 as a capable but less extreme choice.

Best value

For budget and value buyers, the Core i9-13900 is the smarter pick—far cheaper and cooler for everyday work.

When the other wins

Choose the Core i9-13900 when you need a fast desktop CPU for gaming or office tasks without the high power cost of a server chip.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i9-13900 better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 27 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-13900 in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i9-13900?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 270% faster than the Core i9-13900 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i9-13900 or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i9-13900 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.