CPU Showdown

Core i9-13900KvsEPYC 9755

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

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C / 32T · 125253W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i9-13900K

Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont · Intel 7 nm · 2022

35score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 32
TDP
125253W
Boost Clock
5.7 GHz
L3 Cache
12 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 i9-13900K
35
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 185.7% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#22Core i9-14900KF35
#23Core i9-13900K35
#24Core Ultra 9 28535
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i9-13900KEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores24128
Threads32256
Base Clock3.0 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock5.7 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache16 MB128 MB
L3 Cache12 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1700SP5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770
Power
Base TDP125253W500W
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 wins overall for heavy server workloads, leaving the Core i9-13900K far behind in multi-threaded tasks.

Best value

The Core i9-13900K is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing strong single-threaded performance at a lower cost.

When the other wins

Choose the Core i9-13900K for a gaming or desktop build where the EPYC 9755's massive core count and power draw are unnecessary.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 35 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-13900K in most workloads.

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

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 186% faster than the Core i9-13900K overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

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

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