CPU Showdown

EPYC 9755vsRyzen 5 PRO 5655G

The EPYC 9755 is a 128-core server monster built for massive data centers and heavy virtualization, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is a mid-range desktop chip with integrated graphics for office work and light business use.

AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
VS
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
6C / 12T · 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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AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

Cezanne · 7 nm · 2024

12score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
16 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
Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
12
EPYC 9755 leads by 733.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#233Ryzen 5 5600F12
#234Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G12
#235Core i9-1090011
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsEPYC 9755Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
Cores
Total Cores1286
Threads25612
Base Clock2.7 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost Clock4.1 GHz4.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache128 MB3 MB
L3 Cache512 MB16 MB
Platform
SocketSP5AM4
MemoryDDR5DDR4
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 3.0
iGPUAMD Radeon Vega 7
Power
Base TDP500W65W
General
ArchitectureTurinCezanne
Process4 nm7 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates for massive server workloads, but the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is the sensible choice for everyday desktop use.

Best value

For budget-oriented buyers, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G offers far more practical performance per dollar for typical computing tasks.

When the other wins

The EPYC 9755 is overkill, but the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is perfect for a quiet home office PC where low power use and cost matter.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the EPYC 9755 better than the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 12 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 733% faster than the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the EPYC 9755 or the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G 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.