EPYC 7501 vs Core i7-13705H
EPYC 7501
Core i7-13705H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7501
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13705H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7501 | Core i7-13705H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7501 | Core i7-13705H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 7501 and Core i7-13705H
EPYC 7501
The EPYC 7501 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 24,925 points. Launch price was $3,400.
Core i7-13705H
The Core i7-13705H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1792. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 24,905 points. Launch price was $502.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7501 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Core i7-13705H offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the EPYC 7501 has 18 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7501 versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-13705H — a 50% clock advantage for the Core i7-13705H (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 7501 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-13705H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7501 scores 24,925 against the Core i7-13705H's 24,905 — a 0.1% lead for the EPYC 7501. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7501 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13705H.
| Feature | EPYC 7501 | Core i7-13705H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+129% | 14 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 5 GHz+67% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+167% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 24,925 | 24,905 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7501 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-13705H uses FCBGA1792 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 7501 | Core i7-13705H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | FCBGA1792 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
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