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AMDFlagshipTurin

EPYC 9755

128 cores · 256 threads · up to 4.1 GHz on SP5.

2.8 · 10 votes

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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

Processor & cores
Architecture
Turin
Process node
4 nm
Socket
SP5
Release year
2024
Total cores
128
Threads
256
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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