Core i9-13905H vs EPYC 7371
Core i9-13905H
EPYC 7371
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13905H
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7371
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-13905H | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-13905H | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i9-13905H and EPYC 7371
Core i9-13905H
The Core i9-13905H 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: FCBGA1792. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 29,807 points. Launch price was $697.
EPYC 7371
The EPYC 7371 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 November 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 30,156 points. Launch price was $1,550.
Processing Power
The Core i9-13905H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the EPYC 7371 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7371 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13905H versus 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 7371 — a 34.8% clock advantage for the Core i9-13905H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i9-13905H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7371 uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13905H scores 29,807 against the EPYC 7371's 30,156 — a 1.2% lead for the EPYC 7371. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 19,384 vs 15,000 (25.5% advantage for the Core i9-13905H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,300 vs 1,216, a 61.7% lead for the Core i9-13905H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,000 vs 6,941 (67.4% advantage for the Core i9-13905H). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-13905H vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7371.
| Feature | Core i9-13905H | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20 | 16 / 32+14% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+42% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.1 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 29,807 | 30,156+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 19,384+29% | 15,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,300+89% | 1,216 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,000+102% | 6,941 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-13905H uses the FCBGA1792 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7371 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Core i9-13905H versus DDR4-2666 on the EPYC 7371 — the Core i9-13905H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7371 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i9-13905H) vs 8 (EPYC 7371). PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i9-13905H) vs 128 (EPYC 7371) — the EPYC 7371 offers 116 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WM790,HM770 (Core i9-13905H) and SP3 platform (EPYC 7371).
| Feature | Core i9-13905H | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1792 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 2048 GB+3100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 128+967% |
Advanced Features
Only the EPYC 7371 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13905H) vs AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7371). The Core i9-13905H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe 96EU), while the EPYC 7371 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-13905H targets Workstation, EPYC 7371 targets High-frequency Server Workloads. Direct competitor: Core i9-13905H rivals Ryzen 9 7940HS; EPYC 7371 rivals Xeon Gold 6134.
| Feature | Core i9-13905H | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe 96EU | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SVM |
| Target Use | Workstation | High-frequency Server Workloads |
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