CPU Showdown

Core i9-13900KSvsEPYC 9755

The Intel Core i9-13900KS is a high-speed desktop chip for gamers and creators who need blistering single-threaded performance, while the AMD EPYC 9755 is a server-grade monster built for massive data centers and heavy multi-threaded workloads.

Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C / 32T · 150W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i9-13900KS

Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2023

36score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 32
TDP
150W
Boost Clock
5.8 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 i9-13900KS
36
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 177.8% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#16Ryzen 9 7950X37
#17Core i9-13900KS36
#18Core i9-14900KS36
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i9-13900KSEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores24128
Threads32256
Base Clock3.2 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock5.8 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 TDP150W500W
General
ArchitectureRaptor Lake-STurin
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates the Core i9-13900KS overall for heavy multi-threaded work, with far more cores and memory.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i9-13900KS is the smarter pick—it costs less and offers strong single-threaded speed for everyday tasks.

When the other wins

The Core i9-13900KS is the right choice for a gaming PC where fast single-core performance matters more than raw core count.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 36 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-13900KS in most workloads.

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

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 178% faster than the Core i9-13900KS overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

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

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