EPYC 7513 vs EPYC 7473X
EPYC 7513
EPYC 7473X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7513
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7473X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7513 | EPYC 7473X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($389) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) | ✨ Modern (Milan-X (2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7513 | EPYC 7473X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+93%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($389) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
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 7513 and EPYC 7473X
EPYC 7513
The EPYC 7513 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.65 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 59,745 points. Launch price was $2,840.
EPYC 7473X
The EPYC 7473X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-01. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 59,280 points. Launch price was $3,900.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7513 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 7473X offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 7513 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.65 GHz on the EPYC 7513 versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7473X — a 1.4% clock advantage for the EPYC 7473X (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 7513 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the EPYC 7473X uses Milan-X (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7513 scores 59,745 against the EPYC 7473X's 59,280 — a 0.8% lead for the EPYC 7513. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7513 vs 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7473X.
| Feature | EPYC 7513 | EPYC 7473X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+33% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.65 GHz | 3.7 GHz+1% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total) | 768 MB (total)+500% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm+ | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Milan-X (2022) |
| PassMark | 59,745 | 59,280 |
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 7513) and SP3 (EPYC 7473X).
| Feature | EPYC 7513 | EPYC 7473X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7513 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; EPYC 7473X rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | EPYC 7513 | EPYC 7473X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7513 launched at $2840 MSRP, while the EPYC 7473X debuted at $3900. At current prices ($389 vs $200), the EPYC 7473X is $189 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7513 delivers 153.6 pts/$ vs 296.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 7473X — making the EPYC 7473X the 63.5% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7513 | EPYC 7473X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2840-27% | $3900 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $389 | $200-49% |
| Performance per Dollar | 153.6 | 296.4+93% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2022 |
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