Core i5-13400F vs EPYC 4565P

CPU

GPU

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

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EPYC 4565P

16 Cores32 Thrd170 WWMax: 5.7 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13400F

10 / 16

25,029

0.0%

64,068

+156.0%

Ryzen 7 7700X

Ryzen 7 8840HX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

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 i5-13400F

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,534 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $2,730 MSRP).
✅Delivers 444.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 23.5 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $2,730 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 170W, a 105W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike EPYC 4565P.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4565P across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (25,029 vs 64,068).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4565P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4565P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

EPYC 4565P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +32.2% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+220% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 23.5 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($2,730 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
❌161.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

EPYC 4565P

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,534 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $2,730 MSRP).
✅Delivers 444.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 23.5 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $2,730 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 170W, a 105W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike EPYC 4565P.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +32.2% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+220% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4565P across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (25,029 vs 64,068).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4565P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4565P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 23.5 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($2,730 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
❌161.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4565P better than Core i5-13400F?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 4565P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-13400F 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 4565P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 32.2% more average FPS across 49 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 4565P is the better fit. You are getting 156% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 220% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 20 MB).

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

EPYC 4565P is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-13400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 4565P is 1292.9% more expensive on MSRP at $2,730 MSRP versus $196 MSRP, and it gives you a 32.2% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-13400F is also 444.1% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 23.5 PassMark/$), 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 4565P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023), 220% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 20 MB), more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 10/16, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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 i5-13400F Benchmark Check

EPYC 4565P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	EPYC 4565P
1080p
low	171 FPS	298 FPS
medium	158 FPS	271 FPS
high	132 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	273 FPS
medium	123 FPS	225 FPS
high	99 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	188 FPS
medium	74 FPS	154 FPS
high	59 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	105 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open EPYC 4565P

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	EPYC 4565P
1080p
low	545 FPS	687 FPS
medium	464 FPS	589 FPS
high	389 FPS	440 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	378 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	576 FPS
medium	403 FPS	511 FPS
high	345 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	314 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	325 FPS
medium	247 FPS	292 FPS
high	231 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	220 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open EPYC 4565P

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	EPYC 4565P
1080p
low	530 FPS	891 FPS
medium	449 FPS	707 FPS
high	415 FPS	624 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	535 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	718 FPS
medium	422 FPS	570 FPS
high	382 FPS	492 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	418 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	514 FPS
medium	331 FPS	429 FPS
high	296 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	321 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open EPYC 4565P

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	EPYC 4565P
1080p
low	626 FPS	1106 FPS
medium	626 FPS	991 FPS
high	626 FPS	867 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	781 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	860 FPS
medium	626 FPS	759 FPS
high	598 FPS	664 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	576 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	632 FPS
medium	492 FPS	562 FPS
high	439 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	429 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and EPYC 4565P

Core i5-13400F

The Core i5-13400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 25,029 points. Launch price was $196.

EPYC 4565P

The EPYC 4565P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 64,068 points. Launch price was $589.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the EPYC 4565P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 4565P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 5.7 GHz on the EPYC 4565P — a 21.4% clock advantage for the EPYC 4565P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 4565P uses Grado (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the EPYC 4565P's 64,068 — a 87.6% lead for the EPYC 4565P. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4565P.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	EPYC 4565P
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	16 / 32+60%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.7 GHz+24%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	4.3 GHz+72%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	64 MB (total)+220%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Grado (2025)
PassMark	25,029	64,068+156%
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4565P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus 5600 on the EPYC 4565P — the EPYC 4565P supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 28 (EPYC 4565P) — the EPYC 4565P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and AM5 (EPYC 4565P).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	EPYC 4565P
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	5600+111900%
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+104857500%	192
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	28+40%

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Advanced Features

Only the EPYC 4565P has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the EPYC 4565P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 4565P). The EPYC 4565P includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; EPYC 4565P rivals Core Ultra 9 285K.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	EPYC 4565P
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the EPYC 4565P debuted at $2730. On MSRP ($196 vs $2730), the Core i5-13400F is $2534 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 127.7 pts/$ vs 23.5 pts/$ for the EPYC 4565P — making the Core i5-13400F the 137.9% better value option.