CPU Showdown

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.

AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
VS
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
10C / 10T · 65W
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 Ultra 5 225

Arrow Lake-S · 3 nm · 2025

18score
3.8/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
10 / 10
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz
L3 Cache
20 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 Ultra 5 225
18
EPYC 9755 leads by 455.6% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#107Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS18
#108Core Ultra 5 22518
#109Core i9-14901E18
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsEPYC 9755Core Ultra 5 225
Cores
Total Cores12810
Threads25610
Base Clock2.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost Clock4.1 GHz4.9 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache128 MB30 MB
L3 Cache512 MB20 MB
Platform
SocketSP5FCLGA1851
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
iGPUIntel® Graphics
Power
Base TDP500W65W
General
ArchitectureTurinArrow Lake-S
Process4 nm3 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 wins overall for massive multi-threaded workloads, but the Core Ultra 5 225 is the better pick for everyday desktop tasks.

Best value

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.

When the other wins

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.

FAQ

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.