CPU Showdown

EPYC 9755vsCore Ultra 7 265F

The Core Ultra 7 265F is a mainstream desktop processor built for everyday computing and gaming, while the EPYC 9755 is a server-grade chip designed for massive data centers and heavy virtualization.

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

Arrow Lake-S · 3 nm · 2025

30score
3.7/ 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 265F
30
EPYC 9755 leads by 233.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#34Core Ultra 7 26530
#35Core Ultra 7 265F30
#36Core i9-13900F29
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsEPYC 9755Core Ultra 7 265F
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
Power
Base TDP500W65W
General
ArchitectureTurinArrow Lake-S
Process4 nm3 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 wins overall for raw multi-threaded performance, while the Core Ultra 7 265F is better for everyday single-thread tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core Ultra 7 265F is smarter with lower power use and adequate speed for typical desktop work.

When the other wins

Choose the Core Ultra 7 265F for a quiet, cool home office PC where massive multi-core power is unnecessary.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

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 265F in most workloads.

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

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

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

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