EPYC 9755vsCore Ultra 5 245
The Core Ultra 5 245 is a sensible, low-power desktop chip for everyday computing and gaming, while the EPYC 9755 is a massive server processor built for heavy data-crunching and virtualization.
EPYC 9755
Turin · 4 nm · 2024
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Core Ultra 5 245
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 overall for heavy server workloads with vastly more cores and memory, while the Core Ultra 5 245 is a far better choice for everyday desktop use.
For budget buyers, the Core Ultra 5 245 is the smarter pick—much lower power draw and sufficient for typical tasks.
The weaker Core Ultra 5 245 is the right choice for a quiet home office PC where low heat and noise matter more than raw thread count.
Frequently asked questions
Is the EPYC 9755 better than the Core Ultra 5 245?
Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 23 out of 100), so it leads the Core Ultra 5 245 in most workloads.
How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core Ultra 5 245?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 335% faster than the Core Ultra 5 245 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the EPYC 9755 or the Core Ultra 5 245?
If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core Ultra 5 245 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.