Core i9-13900TE vs EPYC 8024P

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 i9-13900TE

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 90W, a 55W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while EPYC 8024P needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $554 MSRP, while EPYC 8024P mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

EPYC 8024P

2023

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-13900TE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,455 vs 20,602).
❌157.1% higher power demand at 90W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i9-13900TE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i9-13900TE

2023

EPYC 8024P

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 90W, a 55W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while EPYC 8024P needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $554 MSRP, while EPYC 8024P mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-13900TE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,455 vs 20,602).
❌157.1% higher power demand at 90W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i9-13900TE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-13900TE better than EPYC 8024P?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 8024P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i9-13900TE 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 i9-13900TE is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 12.7% 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 i9-13900TE is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 32 threads.

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

Core i9-13900TE is the smarter buy today. Core i9-13900TE is at an unclear MSRP at $554 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 12.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (37.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 i9-13900TE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 24 cores / 32 threads instead of 8/16 and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 i9-13900TE Benchmark Check

EPYC 8024P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-13900TE	EPYC 8024P
1080p
low	306 FPS	144 FPS
medium	288 FPS	117 FPS
high	235 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	268 FPS	127 FPS
medium	229 FPS	103 FPS
high	174 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	184 FPS	62 FPS
medium	157 FPS	53 FPS
high	118 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	33 FPS

Open Core i9-13900TE Open EPYC 8024P

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-13900TE	EPYC 8024P
1080p
low	415 FPS	336 FPS
medium	363 FPS	300 FPS
high	296 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	189 FPS
1440p
low	352 FPS	284 FPS
medium	316 FPS	261 FPS
high	263 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	166 FPS
4K
low	198 FPS	182 FPS
medium	180 FPS	169 FPS
high	171 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	109 FPS

Open Core i9-13900TE Open EPYC 8024P

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-13900TE	EPYC 8024P
1080p
low	515 FPS	511 FPS
medium	515 FPS	511 FPS
high	515 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	483 FPS	511 FPS
1440p
low	515 FPS	511 FPS
medium	515 FPS	511 FPS
high	498 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	486 FPS
4K
low	510 FPS	422 FPS
medium	429 FPS	334 FPS
high	380 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	321 FPS	245 FPS

Open Core i9-13900TE Open EPYC 8024P

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-13900TE	EPYC 8024P
1080p
low	515 FPS	511 FPS
medium	515 FPS	511 FPS
high	515 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	515 FPS	511 FPS
1440p
low	515 FPS	511 FPS
medium	515 FPS	511 FPS
high	515 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	515 FPS	461 FPS
4K
low	515 FPS	511 FPS
medium	515 FPS	471 FPS
high	498 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	343 FPS

Open Core i9-13900TE Open EPYC 8024P

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-13900TE and EPYC 8024P

Core i9-13900TE

The Core i9-13900TE 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 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 20,602 points. Launch price was $299.

EPYC 8024P

The EPYC 8024P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,455 points. Launch price was $409.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-13900TE packs 24 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 8024P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-13900TE has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-13900TE versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 8024P — a 50% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900TE (base: 1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i9-13900TE uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 8024P uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13900TE scores 20,602 against the EPYC 8024P's 20,455 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i9-13900TE. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900TE vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 8024P.

Feature	Core i9-13900TE	EPYC 8024P
Cores / Threads	24 / 32+200%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz+67%	3 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	2.4 GHz+140%
L3 Cache	36 MB (total)+13%	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	5 nm-50%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Siena (2023−2024)
PassMark	20,602	20,455

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-13900TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 8024P uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i9-13900TE	EPYC 8024P
Socket	LGA1700	SP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13900TE) / not specified (EPYC 8024P). The Core i9-13900TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the EPYC 8024P requires a dedicated GPU.