EPYC 7513 vs EPYC 7642
EPYC 7513
EPYC 7642
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7513
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7642
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7513 | EPYC 7642 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($389) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7513 | EPYC 7642 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+120%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($389) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) |
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 7642
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 7642
The EPYC 7642 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 59,333 points. Launch price was $4,775.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7513 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 7642 offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 7642 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.65 GHz on the EPYC 7513 versus 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7642 — a 7.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 7513 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 7513 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the EPYC 7642 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7513 scores 59,745 against the EPYC 7642's 59,333 — a 0.7% lead for the EPYC 7513. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7513 vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7642.
| Feature | EPYC 7513 | EPYC 7642 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 48 / 96+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.65 GHz+7% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+8% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total) | 256 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm+ | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 59,745 | 59,333 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7513 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7642 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. 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 7642).
| Feature | EPYC 7513 | EPYC 7642 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | TR4 |
| 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 7642 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | EPYC 7513 | EPYC 7642 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7642 debuted at $4775. At current prices ($389 vs $850), the EPYC 7513 is $461 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7513 delivers 153.6 pts/$ vs 69.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 7642 — making the EPYC 7513 the 75% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7513 | EPYC 7642 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2840-41% | $4775 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $389-54% | $850 |
| Performance per Dollar | 153.6+120% | 69.8 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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