EPYC 9755vsCore Ultra 5 225
The Core Ultra 5 225 is a fast, everyday desktop chip for mainstream users, while the EPYC 9755 is a server-grade monster built for massive data centers and heavy multitasking.
EPYC 9755
Turin · 4 nm · 2024
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Core Ultra 5 225
Arrow Lake-S · 3 nm · 2025
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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 for massive multi-threaded workloads, but the Core Ultra 5 225 is the better pick for everyday desktop tasks.
For budget and value buyers, the Core Ultra 5 225 is the smarter pick, offering far lower power use and enough speed for typical home or office use.
If you need a low-cost, energy-efficient system for web browsing and office apps, the much cheaper Core Ultra 5 225 is the right choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is the EPYC 9755 better than the Core Ultra 5 225?
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 Ultra 5 225 in most workloads.
How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core Ultra 5 225?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 456% faster than the Core Ultra 5 225 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the EPYC 9755 or the Core Ultra 5 225?
If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core Ultra 5 225 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.