Core i7-13700H vs EPYC 7551

CPU

GPU

Core i7-13700H

14 Cores20 Thrd45 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

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EPYC 7551

32 Cores64 Thrd180 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-13700H

14 / 20

26,140

+1.1%

25,844

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 i7-13700H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +57.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 180W, a 135W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (96EU), while EPYC 7551 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7551, which brings 32 cores / 64 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $502 MSRP, while EPYC 7551 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

EPYC 7551

2017

Why buy it

✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 32 cores / 64 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (25,844 vs 26,140).
❌300% higher power demand at 180W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-13700H

2023

EPYC 7551

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +57.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 180W, a 135W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (96EU), while EPYC 7551 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 32 cores / 64 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7551, which brings 32 cores / 64 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $502 MSRP, while EPYC 7551 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (25,844 vs 26,140).
❌300% higher power demand at 180W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700H better than EPYC 7551?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 7551 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-13700H is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-13700H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 57.5% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700H is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads.

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

Core i7-13700H is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700H is at an unclear MSRP at $502 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 57.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (52.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-13700H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2017), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of TR4, more multi-core headroom with 14 cores / 20 threads instead of 32/64, 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 i7-13700H Benchmark Check

EPYC 7551 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700H	EPYC 7551
1080p
low	301 FPS	187 FPS
medium	277 FPS	165 FPS
high	233 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	243 FPS	153 FPS
medium	199 FPS	127 FPS
high	162 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	71 FPS
medium	138 FPS	63 FPS
high	107 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700H	EPYC 7551
1080p
low	654 FPS	207 FPS
medium	569 FPS	188 FPS
high	468 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	419 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	617 FPS	178 FPS
medium	520 FPS	163 FPS
high	430 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	111 FPS
4K
low	366 FPS	112 FPS
medium	314 FPS	103 FPS
high	291 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	75 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700H	EPYC 7551
1080p
low	654 FPS	620 FPS
medium	654 FPS	518 FPS
high	654 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	613 FPS	399 FPS
1440p
low	654 FPS	517 FPS
medium	654 FPS	432 FPS
high	588 FPS	378 FPS
ultra	507 FPS	325 FPS
4K
low	595 FPS	383 FPS
medium	494 FPS	308 FPS
high	442 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	220 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700H	EPYC 7551
1080p
low	654 FPS	646 FPS
medium	654 FPS	646 FPS
high	654 FPS	646 FPS
ultra	654 FPS	561 FPS
1440p
low	654 FPS	646 FPS
medium	654 FPS	584 FPS
high	654 FPS	500 FPS
ultra	597 FPS	420 FPS
4K
low	628 FPS	475 FPS
medium	558 FPS	427 FPS
high	502 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	432 FPS	320 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700H and EPYC 7551

Core i7-13700H

The Core i7-13700H 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 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 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: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,140 points. Launch price was $502.

EPYC 7551

The EPYC 7551 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 32 cores and 64 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): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 25,844 points. Launch price was $3,400.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the EPYC 7551 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7551 has 18 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-13700H versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 7551 — a 50% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-13700H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7551 uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700H scores 26,140 against the EPYC 7551's 25,844 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-13700H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700H vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7551.

Feature	Core i7-13700H	EPYC 7551
Cores / Threads	14 / 20	32 / 64+129%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+67%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+20%	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-H (2023−2024)	Naples (2017−2018)
PassMark	26,140+1%	25,844
Cinebench R23 Multi	20,101	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,279	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,208	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7551 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-13700H	EPYC 7551
Socket	FCBGA1744	TR4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	28	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13700H) / not specified (EPYC 7551). The Core i7-13700H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)), while the EPYC 7551 requires a dedicated GPU.