EPYC 4245P vs Core i5-13500
EPYC 4245P
Core i5-13500
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4245P
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4245P | Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($264) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4245P | Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($264) |
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 4245P and Core i5-13500
EPYC 4245P
The EPYC 4245P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,135 points. Launch price was $239.
Core i5-13500
The Core i5-13500 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 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 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: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,109 points. Launch price was $242.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4245P packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-13500 offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i5-13500 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4245P versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13500 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 4245P (base: 3.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 4245P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i5-13500 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4245P scores 31,135 against the Core i5-13500's 31,109 — a 0.1% lead for the EPYC 4245P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,000 vs 20,924 (54.2% advantage for the Core i5-13500). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,347 vs 2,419, a 32.2% lead for the EPYC 4245P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,616 vs 12,160 (18.3% advantage for the EPYC 4245P). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4245P vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500.
| Feature | EPYC 4245P | Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 14 / 20+133% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+13% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+56% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+33% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Grado (2025) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 31,135 | 31,109 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,000 | 20,924+74% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,347+38% | 2,419 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,616+20% | 12,160 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4245P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13500 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The EPYC 4245P supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (EPYC 4245P) vs 20 (Core i5-13500) — the EPYC 4245P offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 platform (EPYC 4245P) and Z790,B760,Z690,B660 (Core i5-13500).
| Feature | EPYC 4245P | Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4245P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 4245P) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13500). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) (EPYC 4245P) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-13500) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4245P targets Entry-level Server / Workstation, Core i5-13500 targets High-end Productivity / Gaming. Direct competitor: EPYC 4245P rivals Xeon E-2436; Core i5-13500 rivals Ryzen 7 7700.
| Feature | EPYC 4245P | Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Entry-level Server / Workstation | High-end Productivity / Gaming |
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