EPYC 4124P vs Core i5-13400F
EPYC 4124P
Core i5-13400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4124P
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4124P | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4124P | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
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 EPYC 4124P and Core i5-13400F
EPYC 4124P
The EPYC 4124P 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 4 cores and 8 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: 18,139 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-13400F
The Core i5-13400F 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 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 25,029 points. Launch price was $196.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4124P packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-13400F offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13400F has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the EPYC 4124P versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 10.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 4124P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 4124P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4124P scores 18,139 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 31.9% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 10,500 vs 16,211 (42.8% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,962 vs 2,407, a 20.4% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,898 vs 11,408 (142.9% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4124P vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.
| Feature | EPYC 4124P | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 10 / 16+150% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+11% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+52% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+60% | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (2023−2025) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 18,139 | 25,029+38% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 10,500 | 16,211+54% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,962 | 2,407+23% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,898 | 11,408+501% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4124P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4124P) vs 20 (Core i5-13400F) — the EPYC 4124P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4124P) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).
| Feature | EPYC 4124P | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4124P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4124P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F). The EPYC 4124P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4124P targets Entry Server, Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: EPYC 4124P rivals Core i5-10500T; Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | EPYC 4124P | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Entry Server | Gaming |
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