Core i9-13900 vs EPYC 7402P

CPU

GPU

Core i9-13900

24 Cores32 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.5 GHz2023

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EPYC 7402P

24 Cores48 Thrd180 WWMax: 3.35 GHz2019

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i9-13900

24 / 32

45,252

+3.4%

43,759

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

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 i9-13900

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +28.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $731 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $1,280 MSRP).
✅Delivers 141.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 82.4 vs 34.2 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $1,280 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 180W, a 55W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (36 MB vs 128 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7402P, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

EPYC 7402P

2019

Why buy it

✅+255.6% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 36 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅540% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-13900 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (43,759 vs 45,252).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 34.2 vs 82.4 PassMark/$ ($1,280 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
❌44% higher power demand at 180W vs 125W.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Core i9-13900 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i9-13900

2023

EPYC 7402P

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +28.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $731 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $1,280 MSRP).
✅Delivers 141.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 82.4 vs 34.2 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $1,280 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 180W, a 55W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+255.6% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 36 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅540% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (36 MB vs 128 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7402P, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-13900 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (43,759 vs 45,252).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 34.2 vs 82.4 PassMark/$ ($1,280 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
❌44% higher power demand at 180W vs 125W.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Core i9-13900 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-13900 better than EPYC 7402P?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 7402P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i9-13900 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 i9-13900 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 28.5% 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 i9-13900 is the better fit. You are getting 3.4% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 32 threads.

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

Core i9-13900 is the smarter buy today. Core i9-13900 is $731 cheaper on MSRP at $549 MSRP versus $1,280 MSRP, and it gives you a 28.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 141.1% better value on MSRP (82.4 vs 34.2 PassMark/$), 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 i9-13900 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2019), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of SP3, and more multi-core headroom with 24 cores / 32 threads instead of 24/48. 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 i9-13900 Benchmark Check

EPYC 7402P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-13900	EPYC 7402P
1080p
low	321 FPS	183 FPS
medium	311 FPS	159 FPS
high	247 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	153 FPS
medium	240 FPS	128 FPS
high	178 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	158 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	192 FPS	71 FPS
medium	164 FPS	63 FPS
high	123 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	39 FPS

Open Core i9-13900 Open EPYC 7402P

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-13900	EPYC 7402P
1080p
low	496 FPS	414 FPS
medium	434 FPS	369 FPS
high	354 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	313 FPS	242 FPS
1440p
low	421 FPS	339 FPS
medium	380 FPS	311 FPS
high	316 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	257 FPS	204 FPS
4K
low	236 FPS	209 FPS
medium	216 FPS	195 FPS
high	205 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	135 FPS

Open Core i9-13900 Open EPYC 7402P

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-13900	EPYC 7402P
1080p
low	762 FPS	588 FPS
medium	626 FPS	492 FPS
high	543 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	467 FPS	365 FPS
1440p
low	680 FPS	493 FPS
medium	567 FPS	419 FPS
high	485 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	423 FPS	318 FPS
4K
low	497 FPS	372 FPS
medium	430 FPS	298 FPS
high	383 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	215 FPS

Open Core i9-13900 Open EPYC 7402P

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-13900	EPYC 7402P
1080p
low	1010 FPS	895 FPS
medium	905 FPS	817 FPS
high	792 FPS	705 FPS
ultra	704 FPS	611 FPS
1440p
low	838 FPS	708 FPS
medium	739 FPS	620 FPS
high	646 FPS	531 FPS
ultra	568 FPS	453 FPS
4K
low	619 FPS	501 FPS
medium	555 FPS	452 FPS
high	491 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	430 FPS	345 FPS

Open Core i9-13900 Open EPYC 7402P

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-13900 and EPYC 7402P

Core i9-13900

The Core i9-13900 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 24 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.5 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 45,252 points. Launch price was $549.

EPYC 7402P

The EPYC 7402P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 128 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 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 43,759 points. Launch price was $1,250.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-13900 packs 24 cores / 32 threads, matching the EPYC 7402P's 24 cores. Boost clocks reach 5.5 GHz on the Core i9-13900 versus 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7402P — a 48.6% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i9-13900 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7402P uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13900 scores 45,252 against the EPYC 7402P's 43,759 — a 3.4% lead for the Core i9-13900. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900 vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7402P.

Feature	Core i9-13900	EPYC 7402P
Cores / Threads	24 / 32	24 / 48
Boost Clock	5.5 GHz+64%	3.35 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.8 GHz+40%
L3 Cache	36 MB (total)	128 MB (total)+256%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm, 14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Zen 2 (2017−2020)
PassMark	45,252+3%	43,759

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-13900 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7402P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Core i9-13900 versus 3200 on the EPYC 7402P — the Core i9-13900 supports 54.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7402P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i9-13900) vs 8 (EPYC 7402P). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i9-13900) vs 128 (EPYC 7402P) — the EPYC 7402P offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z790,B760 (Core i9-13900) and SP3 (EPYC 7402P).

Feature	Core i9-13900	EPYC 7402P
Socket	LGA1700	SP3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	5600+75%	3200
Max RAM Capacity	128	4096+3100%
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	128+540%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i9-13900 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the EPYC 7402P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13900) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 7402P). The Core i9-13900 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the EPYC 7402P requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i9-13900 rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; EPYC 7402P rivals Xeon Gold 6248.

Feature	Core i9-13900	EPYC 7402P
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V

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Value Analysis

The Core i9-13900 launched at $549 MSRP, while the EPYC 7402P debuted at $1280. On MSRP ($549 vs $1280), the Core i9-13900 is $731 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-13900 delivers 82.4 pts/$ vs 34.2 pts/$ for the EPYC 7402P — making the Core i9-13900 the 82.7% better value option.