Core i5-13500HX vs EPYC 7401P

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13500HX

14 / 20

27,827

0.0%

27,836

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

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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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13500HX

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

118%

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

108%

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

103%

#44

Core i5-13500HX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

97%

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7401P

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

127%

#49

EPYC 7401P

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

99%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

85%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

82%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

82%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

78%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

78%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

77%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

75%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

74%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-13500HX (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-13500HX	EPYC 7401P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The EPYC 7401P (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Eight-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-13500HX	EPYC 7401P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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 i5-13500HX Benchmark Check

EPYC 7401P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13500HX and EPYC 7401P

Core i5-13500HX

The Core i5-13500HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,827 points. Launch price was $326.

EPYC 7401P

The EPYC 7401P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 27,836 points. Launch price was $1,075.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13500HX packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the EPYC 7401P offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 7401P has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-13500HX versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 7401P — a 44.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-13500HX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-13500HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7401P uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13500HX scores 27,827 against the EPYC 7401P's 27,836 — a 0% lead for the EPYC 7401P. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500HX vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7401P.

Feature	Core i5-13500HX	EPYC 7401P
Cores / Threads	14 / 20	24 / 48+71%
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+57%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+25%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	64 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)	Naples (2017−2018)
PassMark	27,827	27,836

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13500HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7401P uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.