CPU Showdown

Core i9-9900XvsEPYC 9755

The Core i9-9900X is a 10-core desktop processor for enthusiasts who need solid single-threaded speed, while the EPYC 9755 is a 128-core server chip built for massive multi-threaded workloads.

Intel Core i9-9900X
10C / 20T · 165W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i9-9900X

Skylake (server) · 14 nm · 2018

13score
3.2/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
10 / 20
TDP
165W
Boost Clock
4.5 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 i9-9900X
13
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 669.2% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#197Ryzen 5 5600X13
#198Core i9-9900X13
#199Ryzen 5 560013
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i9-9900XEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores10128
Threads20256
Base Clock3.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock4.5 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache10 MB128 MB
L3 Cache19.25 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA2066SP5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP165W500W
General
ArchitectureSkylake (server)Turin
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates the Core i9-9900X overall with massively more cores and far higher performance for demanding workloads.

Best value

For value buyers, the EPYC 9755 offers vastly more processing power and memory capacity, making it the smarter pick.

When the other wins

Choose the Core i9-9900X if you need a lower-power CPU for a legacy workstation with minimal multi-threaded tasks.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i9-9900X 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 i9-9900X in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i9-9900X?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 669% faster than the Core i9-9900X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i9-9900X or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i9-9900X 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.