Core i7-13700F vs EPYC 7313
Core i7-13700F
EPYC 7313
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700F
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7313
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-13700F | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($345) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($764) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-13700F | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+117%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($345) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($764) |
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 i7-13700F and EPYC 7313
Core i7-13700F
The Core i7-13700F 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 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,212 points. Launch price was $359.
EPYC 7313
The EPYC 7313 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,938 points. Launch price was $1,083.
Processing Power
The Core i7-13700F packs 16 cores / 24 threads, matching the EPYC 7313's 16 cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13700F versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7313 — a 33.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700F (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-13700F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7313 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700F scores 38,212 against the EPYC 7313's 38,938 — a 1.9% lead for the EPYC 7313. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 24,775 vs 26,500 (6.7% advantage for the EPYC 7313). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,676 vs 1,736, a 42.6% lead for the Core i7-13700F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,254 vs 15,264 (6.8% advantage for the EPYC 7313). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700F vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7313.
| Feature | Core i7-13700F | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+41% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3 GHz+43% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+327% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm+ |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 38,212 | 38,938+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 24,775 | 26,500+7% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,676+54% | 1,736 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,254 | 15,264+7% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-13700F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7313 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-13700F versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7313 — the Core i7-13700F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7313 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13700F) vs 8 (EPYC 7313). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700F) vs 128 (EPYC 7313) — the EPYC 7313 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i7-13700F) and SP3,Milan (EPYC 7313).
| Feature | Core i7-13700F | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 4096 GB+2033% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 128+540% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-13700F) vs AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU (EPYC 7313). Primary use case: Core i7-13700F targets High-end Gaming, EPYC 7313 targets Server / High-load computing. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700F rivals Ryzen 7 7700X; EPYC 7313 rivals Xeon Gold 6326.
| Feature | Core i7-13700F | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU |
| Target Use | High-end Gaming | Server / High-load computing |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-13700F launched at $359 MSRP, while the EPYC 7313 debuted at $1083. At current prices ($345 vs $764), the Core i7-13700F is $419 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700F delivers 110.8 pts/$ vs 51.0 pts/$ for the EPYC 7313 — making the Core i7-13700F the 73.9% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-13700F | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $359-67% | $1083 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $345-55% | $764 |
| Performance per Dollar | 110.8+117% | 51.0 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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