EPYC 4484PX vs Core i5-13400F
EPYC 4484PX
Core i5-13400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4484PX
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4484PX | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($599) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4484PX | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+65%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($599) | ✅ More affordable ($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 4484PX and Core i5-13400F
EPYC 4484PX
The EPYC 4484PX 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 50,547 points. Launch price was $599.
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 4484PX packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i5-13400F offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 4484PX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.6 GHz on the EPYC 4484PX versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 19.6% clock advantage for the EPYC 4484PX (base: 4.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 4484PX 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 4484PX scores 50,547 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 67.5% lead for the EPYC 4484PX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 24,500 vs 16,211 (40.7% advantage for the EPYC 4484PX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,950 vs 2,407, a 20.3% lead for the EPYC 4484PX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 17,500 vs 11,408 (42.1% advantage for the EPYC 4484PX). L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 4484PX vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.
| Feature | EPYC 4484PX | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+20% | 10 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.6 GHz+22% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+76% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total)+540% | 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 | 50,547+102% | 25,029 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 24,500+51% | 16,211 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,950+23% | 2,407 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 17,500+53% | 11,408 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4484PX 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 4484PX) vs 20 (Core i5-13400F) — the EPYC 4484PX offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4484PX) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).
| Feature | EPYC 4484PX | 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 4484PX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4484PX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F). The EPYC 4484PX includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4484PX targets Workstation / Server, Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: EPYC 4484PX rivals Ryzen 9 7900X3D; Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | EPYC 4484PX | 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 | Workstation / Server | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 4484PX launched at $599 MSRP, while the Core i5-13400F debuted at $196. At current prices ($599 vs $180), the Core i5-13400F is $419 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4484PX delivers 84.4 pts/$ vs 139.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-13400F — making the Core i5-13400F the 48.9% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 4484PX | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $196-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $599 | $180-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 84.4 | 139.1+65% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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