Core i9-9990XEvsEPYC 9755
The Core i9-9990XE is a niche 14-core server CPU for legacy workstation builds, while the EPYC 9755 is a 128-core modern server chip for heavy parallel workloads.
Core i9-9990XE
Skylake (server) · 14 nm · 2019
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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 wins overall with vastly more cores and memory for heavy server workloads.
For budget buyers, the Core i9-9990XE is the smarter pick if you need a capable older platform at lower cost.
The Core i9-9990XE is the right choice for a legacy workstation upgrade where the EPYC 9755's power and platform requirements are overkill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-9990XE better than the EPYC 9755?
Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 18 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-9990XE in most workloads.
How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i9-9990XE?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 456% faster than the Core i9-9990XE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-9990XE or the EPYC 9755?
If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i9-9990XE 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.