CPU Showdown

Pentium Gold G5420TvsEPYC 9755

The EPYC 9755 is a 128-core server CPU built for massive data centers and heavy virtualization, while the Pentium Gold G5420T is a low-power dual-core chip for basic office PCs and home theater systems.

Intel Pentium Gold G5420T
2C / 4T · 35W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Pentium Gold G5420T

Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2019

2score
3.2/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB

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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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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Pentium Gold G5420T
2
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 4900.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#514Ryzen Embedded R23122
#515Pentium Gold G5420T2
#516Pentium Gold G5500T2
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsPentium Gold G5420TEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores2128
Threads4256
Base Clock3.2 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock3.2 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache0.5 MB128 MB
L3 Cache4 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1151SP5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 610
Power
Base TDP35W500W
General
ArchitectureCoffee LakeTurin
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 utterly dominates the Pentium Gold G5420T in every performance metric, making it the clear winner for any demanding workload.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Pentium Gold G5420T is the smarter pick due to its far lower power consumption and cost for basic tasks.

When the other wins

The Pentium Gold G5420T is the right choice for a low-power home server or office PC where only light, single-threaded work is needed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Pentium Gold G5420T better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 2 out of 100), so it leads the Pentium Gold G5420T in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Pentium Gold G5420T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 4900% faster than the Pentium Gold G5420T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Pentium Gold G5420T or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Pentium Gold G5420T 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.

Pentium Gold G5420T vs EPYC 9755 — CPU Benchmarks & Specs | SpecPeak