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EPYC 9755
128 cores · 256 threads · up to 4.1 GHz on SP5.
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Cores
128
Threads
256
Boost
4.1 GHz
L3 cache
512 MB
TDP
500W
Socket
SP5
Performance breakdown
Gaming100
Productivity100
Single-core97
Multi-core100
Power efficiency100
Lab scores
Performance score100
Cores128
Threads256
Boost clock (GHz)4.1 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p220 fps
1440p175 fps
4K120 fps
Full specifications
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.7 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.1 GHz
- L1 cache
- 10240 KB
- L2 cache
- 128 MB
- L3 cache
- 512 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR5
- Base power (TDP)
- 500W
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
- Launch price
- $12984
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the raw multi-threaded grunt for heavy server loads. The common gripe is the insane power draw and cooling demands to keep it stable.
Pros
- Crushes heavy multi-threaded workloads easily
- Stays stable under constant full load
- Handles massive memory channels without fuss
- Keeps enterprise servers running for years
Cons
- Needs a massive 500W cooler
- Extreme platform costs for SP5
- Overkill for anything but servers
Verdict
Our verdict on the EPYC 9755
An enterprise server CPU with a massive core count that trades clock speed for raw parallel throughput in dense compute workloads.
Get it if you need the absolute highest core count for dense server virtualization or heavy database workloads. Skip it if your workloads don't scale across that many cores or you can't handle its extreme power and cooling demands.
Buy it if…
- You want a dense virtualization host for a massive server farm.
- You need a single-socket replacement for an older dual-CPU setup.
- You run heavy scientific simulations that scale across many cores.
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