Core i9-13900KF vs EPYC 7443P

CPU

GPU

Core i9-13900KF

24 Cores32 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.7 GHz2022

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EPYC 7443P

24 Cores48 Thrd200 WWMax: 4 GHz2021

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i9-13900KF

24 / 32

57,743

+1.6%

56,808

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

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 i9-13900KF

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +29.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $738 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,337 MSRP).
✅Delivers 126.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 96.4 vs 42.5 PassMark/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,337 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 200W, a 75W 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 7443P, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

EPYC 7443P

2021

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 i9-13900KF across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (56,808 vs 57,743).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 42.5 vs 96.4 PassMark/$ ($1,337 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌60% higher power demand at 200W vs 125W.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Core i9-13900KF moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i9-13900KF

2022

EPYC 7443P

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +29.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $738 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,337 MSRP).
✅Delivers 126.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 96.4 vs 42.5 PassMark/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,337 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 200W, a 75W 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 7443P, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-13900KF across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (56,808 vs 57,743).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 42.5 vs 96.4 PassMark/$ ($1,337 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌60% higher power demand at 200W vs 125W.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Core i9-13900KF moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-13900KF better than EPYC 7443P?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 7443P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i9-13900KF 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 i9-13900KF is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 29.1% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-13900KF is the better fit. You are getting 1.6% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 32 threads.

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

Core i9-13900KF is the smarter buy today. Core i9-13900KF is $738 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $1,337 MSRP, and it gives you a 29.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 126.9% better value on MSRP (96.4 vs 42.5 PassMark/$), 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 i9-13900KF is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021), 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 i9-13900KF Benchmark Check

EPYC 7443P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-13900KF	EPYC 7443P
1080p
low	325 FPS	170 FPS
medium	314 FPS	141 FPS
high	249 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	148 FPS
medium	241 FPS	120 FPS
high	179 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	158 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	194 FPS	70 FPS
medium	165 FPS	59 FPS
high	123 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-13900KF	EPYC 7443P
1080p
low	756 FPS	506 FPS
medium	658 FPS	442 FPS
high	529 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	288 FPS
1440p
low	635 FPS	417 FPS
medium	573 FPS	373 FPS
high	472 FPS	307 FPS
ultra	390 FPS	242 FPS
4K
low	355 FPS	256 FPS
medium	324 FPS	233 FPS
high	304 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	170 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-13900KF	EPYC 7443P
1080p
low	765 FPS	725 FPS
medium	628 FPS	619 FPS
high	545 FPS	572 FPS
ultra	468 FPS	504 FPS
1440p
low	683 FPS	543 FPS
medium	570 FPS	461 FPS
high	488 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	426 FPS	363 FPS
4K
low	503 FPS	400 FPS
medium	441 FPS	322 FPS
high	394 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-13900KF	EPYC 7443P
1080p
low	1034 FPS	915 FPS
medium	926 FPS	830 FPS
high	812 FPS	715 FPS
ultra	722 FPS	632 FPS
1440p
low	859 FPS	726 FPS
medium	757 FPS	633 FPS
high	663 FPS	542 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	469 FPS
4K
low	634 FPS	524 FPS
medium	568 FPS	468 FPS
high	503 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	352 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-13900KF and EPYC 7443P

Core i9-13900KF

The Core i9-13900KF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 24 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 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 W, 253 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 57,743 points. Launch price was $564.

EPYC 7443P

The EPYC 7443P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.85 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 56,808 points. Launch price was $1,337.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-13900KF packs 24 cores / 32 threads, matching the EPYC 7443P's 24 cores. Boost clocks reach 5.7 GHz on the Core i9-13900KF versus 4 GHz on the EPYC 7443P — a 35.1% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900KF (base: 3 GHz vs 2.85 GHz). The Core i9-13900KF uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7443P uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Core i9-13900KF scores 57,743 against the EPYC 7443P's 56,808 — a 1.6% lead for the Core i9-13900KF. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900KF vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7443P.

Feature	Core i9-13900KF	EPYC 7443P
Cores / Threads	24 / 32	24 / 48
Boost Clock	5.7 GHz+43%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+5%	2.85 GHz
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+
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Milan (2021−2023)
PassMark	57,743+2%	56,808
Cinebench R23 Multi	39,565	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,946	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	19,878	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-13900KF uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7443P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i9-13900KF versus 3200 on the EPYC 7443P — the EPYC 7443P supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7443P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i9-13900KF) vs 8 (EPYC 7443P). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i9-13900KF) vs 128 (EPYC 7443P) — the EPYC 7443P offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel Z790,Intel Z690 (Core i9-13900KF) and SP3 (EPYC 7443P).

Feature	Core i9-13900KF	EPYC 7443P
Socket	LGA1700	SP3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	3200+63900%
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+4915100%	4096
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	128+540%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i9-13900KF has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: true (Core i9-13900KF) vs VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 7443P). Primary use case: Core i9-13900KF targets Desktop. Direct competitor: EPYC 7443P rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.

Feature	Core i9-13900KF	EPYC 7443P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i9-13900KF launched at $599 MSRP, while the EPYC 7443P debuted at $1337. On MSRP ($599 vs $1337), the Core i9-13900KF is $738 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-13900KF delivers 96.4 pts/$ vs 42.5 pts/$ for the EPYC 7443P — making the Core i9-13900KF the 77.6% better value option.