CPU Showdown

EPYC 9755vsCore 7 253PQE

The Core 7 253PQE is a compact, lower-power processor for everyday desktop work, while the EPYC 9755 is a massive server CPU built for heavy-duty data centers and multi-threaded tasks.

AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
VS
Intel Core 7 253PQE
10C / 20T · 125W
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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Intel

Core 7 253PQE

Bartlett Lake · 10 nm · 2026

25score
0/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
10 / 20
TDP
125W
Boost Clock
5.7 GHz
L3 Cache
33 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.

EPYC 9755Winner
100
Core 7 253PQE
25
EPYC 9755 leads by 300.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#52Core i7-13790F25
#53Core 7 253PQE25
#54Core i7-14700F25
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsEPYC 9755Core 7 253PQE
Cores
Total Cores12810
Threads25620
Base Clock2.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost Clock4.1 GHz5.7 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache128 MB20 MB
L3 Cache512 MB33 MB
Platform
SocketSP51700
MemoryDDR5DDR4
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770
Power
Base TDP500W125W
General
ArchitectureTurinBartlett Lake
Process4 nm10 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates overall with vastly more cores and memory for heavy server workloads, leaving the Core 7 253PQE for lighter desktop tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core 7 253PQE is the smarter pick due to lower power use and adequate performance for everyday computing.

When the other wins

The Core 7 253PQE is the right choice when you need a quiet, energy-efficient system for office work or light gaming.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the EPYC 9755 better than the Core 7 253PQE?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 25 out of 100), so it leads the Core 7 253PQE in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core 7 253PQE?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 300% faster than the Core 7 253PQE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the EPYC 9755 or the Core 7 253PQE?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core 7 253PQE 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.