EPYC 7282 vs Core i5-13400F
EPYC 7282
Core i5-13400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7282
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7282 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($199) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7282 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+9%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($199) | ✅ 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 7282 and Core i5-13400F
EPYC 7282
The EPYC 7282 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 30,201 points. Launch price was $650.
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 7282 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Core i5-13400F offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 7282 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7282 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 7282 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7282 scores 30,201 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 18.7% lead for the EPYC 7282. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 13,500 vs 16,211 (18.2% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,086 vs 2,407, a 75.6% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 7,638 vs 11,408 (39.6% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 64 MB on the EPYC 7282 vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.
| Feature | EPYC 7282 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+60% | 10 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.6 GHz+44% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+12% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB+220% | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+540% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 30,201+21% | 25,029 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,500 | 16,211+20% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,086 | 2,407+122% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,638 | 11,408+49% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7282 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7282 versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F — the Core i5-13400F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7282 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7282) vs 2 (Core i5-13400F). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7282) vs 20 (Core i5-13400F) — the EPYC 7282 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,Rome (EPYC 7282) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).
| Feature | EPYC 7282 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+2033% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+540% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7282) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F). Primary use case: EPYC 7282 targets Edge Server / Entry Server, Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: EPYC 7282 rivals Xeon Silver 4216; Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | EPYC 7282 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Edge Server / Entry Server | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7282 launched at $650 MSRP, while the Core i5-13400F debuted at $196. At current prices ($199 vs $180), the Core i5-13400F is $19 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7282 delivers 151.8 pts/$ vs 139.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-13400F — making the EPYC 7282 the 8.7% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7282 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $650 | $196-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $199 | $180-10% |
| Performance per Dollar | 151.8+9% | 139.1 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2023 |
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