Core i5-13600K vs EPYC 4364P

CPU

GPU

Core i5-13600K

14 Cores20 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2022

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EPYC 4364P

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13600K

14 / 20

37,655

+10.1%

34,215

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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 i5-13600K

2022

Why buy it

✅+10.1% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 33.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 114.5 vs 85.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4364P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4364P, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌19% higher power demand at 125W vs 105W.

EPYC 4364P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅Draws 105W instead of 125W, a 20W reduction.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,215 vs 37,655).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 85.8 vs 114.5 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Core i5-13600K

2022

EPYC 4364P

2024

Why buy it

✅+10.1% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 33.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 114.5 vs 85.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅Draws 105W instead of 125W, a 20W reduction.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4364P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4364P, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌19% higher power demand at 125W vs 105W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,215 vs 37,655).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 85.8 vs 114.5 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4364P better than Core i5-13600K?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 4364P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-13600K is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13600K is the better fit. You are getting 10.1% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads.

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

EPYC 4364P is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-13600K makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 4364P is 21.3% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you a 11.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i5-13600K is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 10.1% better PassMark. Core i5-13600K is also 33.5% better value on MSRP (114.5 vs 85.8 PassMark/$), 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 4364P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022), 33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB), 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 i5-13600K Benchmark Check

EPYC 4364P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13600K	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	281 FPS	249 FPS
medium	264 FPS	232 FPS
high	220 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	218 FPS
medium	198 FPS	183 FPS
high	158 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	152 FPS
medium	133 FPS	127 FPS
high	102 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13600K	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	632 FPS	710 FPS
medium	533 FPS	565 FPS
high	450 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	416 FPS	413 FPS
1440p
low	540 FPS	597 FPS
medium	474 FPS	499 FPS
high	403 FPS	417 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	351 FPS
4K
low	316 FPS	348 FPS
medium	282 FPS	297 FPS
high	269 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	241 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13600K	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	663 FPS	855 FPS
medium	543 FPS	855 FPS
high	477 FPS	855 FPS
ultra	414 FPS	855 FPS
1440p
low	600 FPS	855 FPS
medium	499 FPS	855 FPS
high	434 FPS	790 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	441 FPS	582 FPS
medium	381 FPS	500 FPS
high	344 FPS	450 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	380 FPS

Open Core i5-13600K Open EPYC 4364P

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13600K	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	941 FPS	855 FPS
medium	941 FPS	855 FPS
high	923 FPS	855 FPS
ultra	831 FPS	852 FPS
1440p
low	941 FPS	855 FPS
medium	850 FPS	855 FPS
high	738 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	651 FPS	647 FPS
4K
low	651 FPS	682 FPS
medium	588 FPS	600 FPS
high	529 FPS	531 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600K and EPYC 4364P

Core i5-13600K

The Core i5-13600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 37,655 points. Launch price was $319.

EPYC 4364P

The EPYC 4364P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,215 points. Launch price was $399.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13600K packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the EPYC 4364P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13600K has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-13600K versus 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4364P — a 5.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4364P (base: 3.5 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). The Core i5-13600K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 4364P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600K scores 37,655 against the EPYC 4364P's 34,215 — a 9.6% lead for the Core i5-13600K. L3 cache: 24 MB on the Core i5-13600K vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4364P.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	EPYC 4364P
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.4 GHz+6%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	4.5 GHz+29%
L3 Cache	24 MB	32 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	37,655+10%	34,215
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	21,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	3,085
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,594

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13600K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4364P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13600K) vs 28 (EPYC 4364P) — the EPYC 4364P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 600 series,Intel 700 series (Core i5-13600K) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4364P).

Feature	Core i5-13600K	EPYC 4364P
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	192 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	28+40%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i5-13600K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the EPYC 4364P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13600K) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4364P). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-13600K) and Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4364P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600K targets Desktop, EPYC 4364P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4364P rivals Xeon E-2488.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	EPYC 4364P
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V, AMD-Vi
Target Use	Desktop	Entry Server

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13600K launched at $329 MSRP, while the EPYC 4364P debuted at $399. On MSRP ($329 vs $399), the Core i5-13600K is $70 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13600K delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 85.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 4364P — making the Core i5-13600K the 28.7% better value option.