Core i9-13900E vs EPYC 7352
Core i9-13900E
EPYC 7352
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13900E
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7352
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-13900E | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($554) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($725) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-13900E | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+31%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($554) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($725) |
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 i9-13900E and EPYC 7352
Core i9-13900E
The Core i9-13900E 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 40,476 points. Launch price was $499.
EPYC 7352
The EPYC 7352 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 40,370 points. Launch price was $1,350.
Processing Power
The Core i9-13900E packs 24 cores / 32 threads, matching the EPYC 7352's 24 cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i9-13900E versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7352 — a 47.6% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900E (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i9-13900E uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 7352 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13900E scores 40,476 against the EPYC 7352's 40,370 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i9-13900E. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,606 vs 1,112, a 80.4% lead for the Core i9-13900E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,000 vs 7,276 (69.3% advantage for the Core i9-13900E). L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900E vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7352.
| Feature | Core i9-13900E | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 32 | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+63% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.3 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total)+13% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 40,476 | 40,370 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 32,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,606+134% | 1,112 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,000+106% | 7,276 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-13900E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7352 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i9-13900E versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7352 — the Core i9-13900E supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7352 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i9-13900E) vs 8 (EPYC 7352). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i9-13900E) vs 128 (EPYC 7352) — the EPYC 7352 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W680,Q670,Z790,H770 (Core i9-13900E) and SP3,Rome (EPYC 7352).
| Feature | Core i9-13900E | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 4096 GB+3100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 128+540% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13900E) vs AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7352). The Core i9-13900E includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the EPYC 7352 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-13900E targets Embedded, EPYC 7352 targets High-density Computing / Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7352 rivals Xeon Gold 6242.
| Feature | Core i9-13900E | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SEV |
| Target Use | Embedded | High-density Computing / Server |
Value Analysis
The Core i9-13900E launched at $554 MSRP, while the EPYC 7352 debuted at $1350. At current prices ($554 vs $725), the Core i9-13900E is $171 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-13900E delivers 73.1 pts/$ vs 55.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 7352 — making the Core i9-13900E the 27% better value option.
| Feature | Core i9-13900E | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $554-59% | $1350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $554-24% | $725 |
| Performance per Dollar | 73.1+31% | 55.7 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2019 |
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