Core i7-13700K vs EPYC 9755

CPU

GPU

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

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EPYC 9755

128 Cores256 Thrd500 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-13700K

16 / 24

45,784

0.0%

166,328

+263.3%

Ryzen 7 9700X

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $12,575 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $12,984 MSRP).
✅Delivers 773.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 12.8 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $12,984 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 500W, a 375W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 770, while EPYC 9755 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌No 3D V-Cache or similar L3 advantage, which matters in CPU-limited gaming (30 MB vs 512 MB).
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (18,980 vs 29,300).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 9755, which brings 128 cores / 256 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

EPYC 9755

2024

Why buy it

✅Massive L3 cache advantage with 512 MB vs 30 MB, which is a real win in CPU-limited gaming.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 128 cores / 256 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅540% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.8 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($12,984 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌300% higher power demand at 500W vs 125W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-13700K

2022

EPYC 9755

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $12,575 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $12,984 MSRP).
✅Delivers 773.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 12.8 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $12,984 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 500W, a 375W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 770, while EPYC 9755 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Massive L3 cache advantage with 512 MB vs 30 MB, which is a real win in CPU-limited gaming.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 128 cores / 256 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅540% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌No 3D V-Cache or similar L3 advantage, which matters in CPU-limited gaming (30 MB vs 512 MB).
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (18,980 vs 29,300).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 9755, which brings 128 cores / 256 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.8 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($12,984 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌300% higher power demand at 500W vs 125W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9755 better than Core i7-13700K?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 9755 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-13700K is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 9755 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.3% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests. It also has a big cache advantage at 512 MB vs 30 MB.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9755 is the better fit. You are getting 54.4% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 128 cores and 256 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 1606.7% larger total L3 cache (512 MB vs 30 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 9755 is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i7-13700K makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 9755 is 3074.6% more expensive on MSRP at $12,984 MSRP versus $409 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.3% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i7-13700K is also 773.8% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 12.8 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 9755 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022), 3D V-Cache and a much larger 512 MB L3 cache instead of 30 MB, and more multi-core headroom with 128 cores / 256 threads instead of 16/24. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-13700K Benchmark Check

EPYC 9755 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	EPYC 9755
1080p
low	284 FPS	170 FPS
medium	268 FPS	141 FPS
high	223 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	148 FPS
medium	200 FPS	119 FPS
high	159 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	69 FPS
medium	134 FPS	59 FPS
high	103 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	EPYC 9755
1080p
low	689 FPS	581 FPS
medium	580 FPS	510 FPS
high	484 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	361 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	489 FPS
medium	525 FPS	437 FPS
high	441 FPS	365 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	302 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	304 FPS
medium	314 FPS	275 FPS
high	295 FPS	247 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	221 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	EPYC 9755
1080p
low	648 FPS	741 FPS
medium	530 FPS	632 FPS
high	467 FPS	574 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	505 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	558 FPS
medium	491 FPS	473 FPS
high	427 FPS	423 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	366 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	403 FPS
medium	374 FPS	324 FPS
high	339 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	229 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	EPYC 9755
1080p
low	970 FPS	915 FPS
medium	883 FPS	830 FPS
high	766 FPS	715 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	632 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	726 FPS
medium	740 FPS	633 FPS
high	642 FPS	542 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	469 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	524 FPS
medium	515 FPS	468 FPS
high	463 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	352 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and EPYC 9755

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

EPYC 9755

The EPYC 9755 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 128 cores and 256 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 512 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 500 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 166,328 points. Launch price was $12,984.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the EPYC 9755 offers 128 cores / 256 threads — the EPYC 9755 has 112 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9755 — a 27.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 9755 uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the EPYC 9755's 166,328 — a 113.7% lead for the EPYC 9755. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 2,800, a 1.6% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,980 vs 29,300 (42.8% advantage for the EPYC 9755). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 512 MB (total) on the EPYC 9755.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	EPYC 9755
Cores / Threads	16 / 24	128 / 256+700%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+32%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+26%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	512 MB (total)+1607%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Turin (2024)
PassMark	45,784	166,328+263%
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846+2%	2,800
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980	29,300+54%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 9755 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core i7-13700K supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 9 TB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13700K) vs 12 (EPYC 9755). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 128 (EPYC 9755) — the EPYC 9755 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K) and SP5 (EPYC 9755).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	EPYC 9755
Socket	LGA1700	SP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-6000
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	9 TB+4700%
RAM Channels	2	12+500%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	128+540%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: true (Core i7-13700K) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9755). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the EPYC 9755 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 9755 targets Data Center / Cloud Computing. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; EPYC 9755 rivals Xeon 6980P.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	EPYC 9755
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	true	AMD-V, SEV-SNP
Target Use	—	Data Center / Cloud Computing

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the EPYC 9755 debuted at $12984. On MSRP ($409 vs $12984), the Core i7-13700K is $12575 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 12.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 9755 — making the Core i7-13700K the 158.9% better value option.