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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

EPYC 9255 vs Ryzen 7 5700

The EPYC 9255 is slightly faster than the Ryzen 7 5700 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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  • Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 7 months newer
  • Up to 1294% more expensive – $2495 vs $169.33
  • Up to 1294% cheaper – $169.33 vs $2495
  • Up to 1203% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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EPYC 9255 ranks 27 points higher.

Coreshelp

EPYC 9255 has 16 more cores.

Threadshelp

EPYC 9255 has 32 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
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EPYC 9255
128 MB

EPYC 9255 has 112 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
AMD EPYC 9255 Logo
EPYC 9255
3.25 GHz

Ryzen 7 5700 has a 14% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
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EPYC 9255
4.8 GHz

EPYC 9255 boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 5700 draws 135W less power.

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SP5
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AM4
Turin
Codenamehelp
Cezanne
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
6000 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, EPYC 9255 or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
The EPYC 9255. It's 61% faster than the Ryzen 7 5700 on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 44/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is EPYC 9255 than Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
61% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, EPYC 9255 or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
The EPYC 9255 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the EPYC 9255 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 71/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between EPYC 9255 and Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
Performance: EPYC 9255 scores 71/100, Ryzen 7 5700 scores 44/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the EPYC 9255 or Ryzen 7 5700 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the EPYC 9255 or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
The EPYC 9255 is the stronger pick at 71/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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