CPU Showdown

Core Ultra 7 265KvsEPYC 9755

The Core Ultra 7 265K is a desktop CPU built for everyday gaming and productivity, while the EPYC 9755 is a server processor designed for massive data centers and heavy multitasking.

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
20C / 20T · 125W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core Ultra 7 265K

Arrow Lake-S · 3 nm · 2024

35score
4.3/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
20 / 20
TDP
125W
Boost Clock
5.5 GHz
L3 Cache
30 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 Ultra 7 265K
35
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 185.7% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#18Core i9-14900KS36
#19Core Ultra 7 265K35
#20Core Ultra 7 265KF35
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore Ultra 7 265KEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores20128
Threads20256
Base Clock3.9 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock5.5 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache60 MB128 MB
L3 Cache30 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1851SP5
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel® Graphics
Power
Base TDP125W500W
General
ArchitectureArrow Lake-STurin
Process3 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates overall as a server-class powerhouse for demanding workloads, leaving the Core Ultra 7 265K far behind for everyday use.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core Ultra 7 265K is the smarter pick, offering strong single-thread performance at a fraction of the power and cost.

When the other wins

The Core Ultra 7 265K is the right choice for a gaming PC or home office build where extreme multi-core horsepower is unnecessary.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core Ultra 7 265K 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 Ultra 7 265K in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core Ultra 7 265K?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 186% faster than the Core Ultra 7 265K overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core Ultra 7 265K or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core Ultra 7 265K 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.