EPYC 7313P vs EPYC 7D12
EPYC 7313P
EPYC 7D12
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7313P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7D12
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7313P | EPYC 7D12 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($824) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) | ✨ Modern (Rome (2020) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7313P | EPYC 7D12 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+749%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($824) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
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 7313P and EPYC 7D12
EPYC 7313P
The EPYC 7313P 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: 41,017 points. Launch price was $913.
EPYC 7D12
The EPYC 7D12 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rome (2020) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 42,285 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7313P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 7D12 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7D12 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7313P versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 7D12 — a 20.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 7313P (base: 3 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The EPYC 7313P uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the EPYC 7D12 uses Rome (2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7313P scores 41,017 against the EPYC 7D12's 42,285 — a 3% lead for the EPYC 7D12. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7313P vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7D12.
| Feature | EPYC 7313P | EPYC 7D12 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 32 / 64+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+23% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+173% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total)+300% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm+ | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Rome (2020) |
| PassMark | 41,017 | 42,285+3% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the SP3 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7313P) and SP3 (EPYC 7D12).
| Feature | EPYC 7313P | EPYC 7D12 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7313P rivals Xeon Gold 6334; EPYC 7D12 rivals Xeon Gold 6248.
| Feature | EPYC 7313P | EPYC 7D12 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7313P launched at $913 MSRP, while the EPYC 7D12 debuted at $1000. At current prices ($824 vs $100), the EPYC 7D12 is $724 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7313P delivers 49.8 pts/$ vs 422.9 pts/$ for the EPYC 7D12 — making the EPYC 7D12 the 157.9% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7313P | EPYC 7D12 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $913-9% | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $824 | $100-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.8 | 422.9+749% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2020 |
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