CPU Showdown

EPYC 9755vsCore Ultra 7 265

The Core Ultra 7 265 is a desktop CPU for mainstream users and gamers, while the EPYC 9755 is a server chip for massive data centers and heavy virtualization.

AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
VS
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
20C / 20T · 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 7 265

Arrow Lake-S · 3 nm · 2025

30score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
20 / 20
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
30 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 7 265
30
EPYC 9755 leads by 233.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#33Ryzen 9 7900X3D30
#34Core Ultra 7 26530
#35Core Ultra 7 265F30
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsEPYC 9755Core Ultra 7 265
Cores
Total Cores12820
Threads25620
Base Clock2.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost Clock4.1 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache128 MB60 MB
L3 Cache512 MB30 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 heavy server workloads, but the Core Ultra 7 265 is the clear choice for everyday desktop use.

Best value

Budget or value buyers should pick the Core Ultra 7 265 for its far lower power draw and practical desktop performance.

When the other wins

The Core Ultra 7 265 is the right choice when you need a quiet, cool-running office PC rather than a massive server setup.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the EPYC 9755 better than the Core Ultra 7 265?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 30 out of 100), so it leads the Core Ultra 7 265 in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core Ultra 7 265?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 233% faster than the Core Ultra 7 265 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the EPYC 9755 or the Core Ultra 7 265?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core Ultra 7 265 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.