CPU Showdown

EPYC 9755vsRyzen 7 8700G

The AMD EPYC 9755 is a 128-core server chip built for massive datacenter workloads, while the Ryzen 7 8700G is a desktop APU aimed at everyday users and gamers who want integrated graphics.

AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
VS
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C / 16T · 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 7 8700G

Phoenix · 4 nm · 2024

19score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
5.1 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 7 8700G
19
EPYC 9755 leads by 426.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#92Core i9-10980XE19
#93Ryzen 7 8700G19
#94Core i9-9980XE19
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsEPYC 9755Ryzen 7 8700G
Cores
Total Cores1288
Threads25616
Base Clock2.7 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.1 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache128 MB8 MB
L3 Cache512 MB16 MB
Platform
SocketSP5AM5
MemoryDDR5DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 4.0
iGPUAMD Radeon 780M
Power
Base TDP500W65W
General
ArchitectureTurinPhoenix
Process4 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 wins overall for server workloads with massive parallel processing, far outpacing the Ryzen 7 8700G for heavy multi-threaded tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen 7 8700G is the smarter pick due to much lower power draw and integrated graphics for a basic desktop.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 7 8700G is the right choice for a compact home office PC where you need built-in graphics and low electricity costs.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the EPYC 9755 better than the Ryzen 7 8700G?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 19 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 8700G in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Ryzen 7 8700G?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 426% faster than the Ryzen 7 8700G overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the EPYC 9755 or the Ryzen 7 8700G?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Ryzen 7 8700G 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.