EPYC 7313 vs Core i7-13700F
EPYC 7313
Core i7-13700F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7313
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7313 | Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($764) | ✅ More affordable ($345) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7313 | Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+117%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($764) | ✅ More affordable ($345) |
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 7313 and Core i7-13700F
EPYC 7313
The EPYC 7313 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,938 points. Launch price was $1,083.
Core i7-13700F
The Core i7-13700F 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 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,212 points. Launch price was $359.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7313 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, matching the Core i7-13700F's 16 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7313 versus 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13700F — a 33.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700F (base: 3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 7313 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Core i7-13700F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7313 scores 38,938 against the Core i7-13700F's 38,212 — a 1.9% lead for the EPYC 7313. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 26,500 vs 24,775 (6.7% advantage for the EPYC 7313). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,736 vs 2,676, a 42.6% lead for the Core i7-13700F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,264 vs 14,254 (6.8% advantage for the EPYC 7313). L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7313 vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700F.
| Feature | EPYC 7313 | Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 5.2 GHz+41% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+43% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total)+327% | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm+ | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 38,938+2% | 38,212 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 26,500+7% | 24,775 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,736 | 2,676+54% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,264+7% | 14,254 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7313 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-13700F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7313 versus DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-13700F — the Core i7-13700F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7313 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7313) vs 2 (Core i7-13700F). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7313) vs 20 (Core i7-13700F) — the EPYC 7313 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,Milan (EPYC 7313) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i7-13700F).
| Feature | EPYC 7313 | Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600, 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, IOMMU (EPYC 7313) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-13700F). Primary use case: EPYC 7313 targets Server / High-load computing, Core i7-13700F targets High-end Gaming. Direct competitor: EPYC 7313 rivals Xeon Gold 6326; Core i7-13700F rivals Ryzen 7 7700X.
| Feature | EPYC 7313 | Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Server / High-load computing | High-end Gaming |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7313 launched at $1083 MSRP, while the Core i7-13700F debuted at $359. At current prices ($764 vs $345), the Core i7-13700F is $419 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7313 delivers 51.0 pts/$ vs 110.8 pts/$ for the Core i7-13700F — making the Core i7-13700F the 73.9% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7313 | Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1083 | $359-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $764 | $345-55% |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.0 | 110.8+117% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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