Core i9-13900F vs EPYC 9115
Core i9-13900F
EPYC 9115
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13900F
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9115
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-13900F | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($536) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($726) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-13900F | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+37%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($536) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($726) |
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 i9-13900F and EPYC 9115
Core i9-13900F
The Core i9-13900F 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 48,934 points. Launch price was $524.
EPYC 9115
The EPYC 9115 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 48,343 points. Launch price was $726.
Processing Power
The Core i9-13900F packs 24 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 9115 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Core i9-13900F has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.5 GHz on the Core i9-13900F versus 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9115 — a 29.2% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900F (base: 2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i9-13900F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 9115 uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13900F scores 48,934 against the EPYC 9115's 48,343 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i9-13900F. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900F vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9115.
| Feature | Core i9-13900F | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 32+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 5.5 GHz+34% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.6 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+78% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 48,934+1% | 48,343 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 37,326 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,801 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 17,199 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-13900F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 9115 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i9-13900F versus 4800 on the EPYC 9115 — the EPYC 9115 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9115 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i9-13900F) vs 12 (EPYC 9115). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i9-13900F) vs 128 (EPYC 9115) — the EPYC 9115 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA1700 (Core i9-13900F) and SP5 (EPYC 9115).
| Feature | Core i9-13900F | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | 4800+95900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+3276700% | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 12+500% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 128+540% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13900F) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 9115). Direct competitor: EPYC 9115 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X.
| Feature | Core i9-13900F | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Core i9-13900F launched at $524 MSRP, while the EPYC 9115 debuted at $726. At current prices ($536 vs $726), the Core i9-13900F is $190 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-13900F delivers 91.3 pts/$ vs 66.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 9115 — making the Core i9-13900F the 31.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core i9-13900F | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $524-28% | $726 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $536-26% | $726 |
| Performance per Dollar | 91.3+37% | 66.6 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2024 |
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