EPYC 9755vsCore Ultra 5 225T
The Core Ultra 5 225T is a modest desktop chip for everyday computing and light multitasking, while the EPYC 9755 is a server-grade behemoth built for massive data centers and heavy virtualization.
EPYC 9755
Turin · 4 nm · 2024
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Core Ultra 5 225T
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 dominates for heavy server workloads, while the Core Ultra 5 225T is a modest desktop chip, making the EPYC the clear winner for raw performance.
For budget buyers, the Core Ultra 5 225T offers a much lower-power, more affordable approach for everyday computing versus the EPYC 9755's extreme cost.
The Core Ultra 5 225T is the right choice for a quiet home office PC where the EPYC 9755's high power draw and noise would be overkill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the EPYC 9755 better than the Core Ultra 5 225T?
Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 15 out of 100), so it leads the Core Ultra 5 225T in most workloads.
How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core Ultra 5 225T?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 567% faster than the Core Ultra 5 225T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the EPYC 9755 or the Core Ultra 5 225T?
If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core Ultra 5 225T 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.