Core i5-13500 vs EPYC 4245P
Core i5-13500
EPYC 4245P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13500
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4245P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13500 | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($264) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13500 | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($264) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13500 and EPYC 4245P
Core i5-13500
The Core i5-13500 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 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 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: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,109 points. Launch price was $242.
EPYC 4245P
The EPYC 4245P 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,135 points. Launch price was $239.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13500 packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the EPYC 4245P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-13500 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13500 versus 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4245P — a 11.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 4245P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Core i5-13500 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 4245P uses Grado (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13500 scores 31,109 against the EPYC 4245P's 31,135 — a 0.1% lead for the EPYC 4245P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 20,924 vs 12,000 (54.2% advantage for the Core i5-13500). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,419 vs 3,347, a 32.2% lead for the EPYC 4245P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,160 vs 14,616 (18.3% advantage for the EPYC 4245P). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500 vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4245P.
| Feature | Core i5-13500 | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+133% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.4 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz+56% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+33% |
| 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 | 31,109 | 31,135 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 20,924+74% | 12,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,419 | 3,347+38% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,160 | 14,616+20% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13500 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4245P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The EPYC 4245P supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13500) vs 24 (EPYC 4245P) — the EPYC 4245P offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z790,B760,Z690,B660 (Core i5-13500) and AM5 platform (EPYC 4245P).
| Feature | Core i5-13500 | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4245P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13500) vs AMD-V (EPYC 4245P). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-13500) and Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) (EPYC 4245P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13500 targets High-end Productivity / Gaming, EPYC 4245P targets Entry-level Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i5-13500 rivals Ryzen 7 7700; EPYC 4245P rivals Xeon E-2436.
| Feature | Core i5-13500 | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | High-end Productivity / Gaming | Entry-level Server / Workstation |
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