CPU
GPU
Core i5-13600H
EPYC 7F32
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13600H
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7F32
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13600H | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($179) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13600H | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($179) |
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 i5-13600H and EPYC 7F32
Core i5-13600H
The Core i5-13600H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 23,291 points. Launch price was $311.
EPYC 7F32
The EPYC 7F32 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,253 points. Launch price was $2,100.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13600H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the EPYC 7F32 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13600H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13600H versus 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 7F32 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600H (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i5-13600H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7F32 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600H scores 23,291 against the EPYC 7F32's 23,253 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-13600H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-13600H vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7F32.
| Feature | Core i5-13600H | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+23% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.7 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+78% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 23,291 | 23,253 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 14,857 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,423 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,684 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13600H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7F32 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-13600H | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 96 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13600H) / not specified (EPYC 7F32). The Core i5-13600H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the EPYC 7F32 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600H targets High performance laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13600H rivals Ryzen 7 7840HS.
| Feature | Core i5-13600H | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | High performance laptop | — |
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