CPU Showdown

EPYC 9755vsRyzen 7 5700X3D

The EPYC 9755 is a 128-core server monster built for massive data centers and heavy virtualization, while the Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a gaming-focused desktop chip for enthusiasts who want extra cache on a budget.

AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
VS
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
8C / 16T · 105W
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 7 5700X3D

Vermeer · 7 nm · 2024

16score
4.5/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
105W
Boost Clock
4.1 GHz
L3 Cache
96 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 7 5700X3D
16
EPYC 9755 leads by 525.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#145Core i5-13500E16
#146Ryzen 7 5700X3D16
#147Core Ultra 3 20516
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsEPYC 9755Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Cores
Total Cores1288
Threads25616
Base Clock2.7 GHz3.0 GHz
Boost Clock4.1 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache128 MB4 MB
L3 Cache512 MB96 MB
Platform
SocketSP5AM4
MemoryDDR5DDR4
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 4.0
Power
Base TDP500W105W
General
ArchitectureTurinVermeer
Process4 nm7 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates for massive server workloads, but the Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the clear winner for typical desktop gaming and general use.

Best value

For budget-minded buyers, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D offers far better value with enough speed for gaming and everyday tasks at a fraction of the cost.

When the other wins

The weaker product, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, is the right choice if you're building a home gaming PC or office workstation where the EPYC's extreme core count and power draw would be wasted.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the EPYC 9755 better than the Ryzen 7 5700X3D?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 16 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 5700X3D in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Ryzen 7 5700X3D?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 525% faster than the Ryzen 7 5700X3D overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the EPYC 9755 or the Ryzen 7 5700X3D?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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.