Core i9-13900H vs EPYC 4244P
Core i9-13900H
EPYC 4244P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13900H
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4244P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-13900H | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($617) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-13900H | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($617) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i9-13900H and EPYC 4244P
Core i9-13900H
The Core i9-13900H 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 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: 27,444 points. Launch price was $617.
EPYC 4244P
The EPYC 4244P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,164 points. Launch price was $229.
Processing Power
The Core i9-13900H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the EPYC 4244P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-13900H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13900H versus 5.1 GHz on the EPYC 4244P — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i9-13900H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 4244P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13900H scores 27,444 against the EPYC 4244P's 27,164 — a 1% lead for the Core i9-13900H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900H vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4244P.
| Feature | Core i9-13900H | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+133% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+6% | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz+46% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 27,444+1% | 27,164 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,244 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,602 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,244 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-13900H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4244P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-13900H | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i9-13900H) / AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4244P). The EPYC 4244P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Core i9-13900H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4244P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4244P rivals Xeon E-2436.
| Feature | Core i9-13900H | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V, AMD-Vi |
| Target Use | — | Entry Server |
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