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EPYC 7513 vs Xeon Gold 6442Y

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

EPYC 7513

32 Cores64 Thrd200 WWMax: 3.65 GHz2021
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Intel

Xeon Gold 6442Y

24 Cores48 Thrd225 WWMax: 4 GHz2023
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EPYC 7513 vs Xeon Gold 6442Y Performance Spectrum

EPYC 7513
32 / 64
59,745
+2.1%
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Xeon Gold 6442Y
24 / 48
58,534
0.0%
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About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

EPYC 7513 vs Xeon Gold 6442Y FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
EPYC 7513
low195 FPS
medium159 FPS
high129 FPS
ultra100 FPS
1080P
Xeon Gold 6442Y
low200 FPS
medium165 FPS
high137 FPS
ultra107 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
EPYC 7513
low507 FPS
medium442 FPS
high353 FPS
ultra287 FPS
1080P
Xeon Gold 6442Y
low512 FPS
medium443 FPS
high354 FPS
ultra294 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
EPYC 7513
low850 FPS
medium705 FPS
high657 FPS
ultra580 FPS
1080P
Xeon Gold 6442Y
low1025 FPS
medium998 FPS
high940 FPS
ultra853 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
EPYC 7513
low990 FPS
medium898 FPS
high774 FPS
ultra670 FPS
1080P
Xeon Gold 6442Y
low985 FPS
medium887 FPS
high767 FPS
ultra659 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
EPYC 7513
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
Xeon Gold 6442Y
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
EPYC 7513
low300 FPS
medium300 FPS
high300 FPS
ultra300 FPS
1080P
Xeon Gold 6442Y
low300 FPS
medium300 FPS
high300 FPS
ultra293 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
EPYC 7513
low300 FPS
medium229 FPS
high207 FPS
ultra186 FPS
1080P
Xeon Gold 6442Y
low323 FPS
medium244 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra189 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
EPYC 7513
low250 FPS
medium222 FPS
high175 FPS
ultra141 FPS
1080P
Xeon Gold 6442Y
low262 FPS
medium230 FPS
high181 FPS
ultra148 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
EPYC 7513
low308 FPS
medium278 FPS
high258 FPS
ultra212 FPS
1080P
Xeon Gold 6442Y
low322 FPS
medium283 FPS
high260 FPS
ultra220 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
EPYC 7513
low234 FPS
medium206 FPS
high173 FPS
ultra161 FPS
1080P
Xeon Gold 6442Y
low237 FPS
medium216 FPS
high187 FPS
ultra172 FPS
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EPYC 7513 vs Xeon Gold 6442Y: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

EPYC 7513

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅+2.1% higher PassMark.
  • ✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 60 MB).
  • ✅Costs $38 less on MSRP ($2,840 MSRP vs $2,878 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 200W instead of 225W, a 25W reduction.
  • ✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6442Y across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon Gold 6442Y moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.
  • ❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Gold 6442Y

2023

Why buy it

  • ✅Better for gaming: +14.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.
  • ✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark (58,534 vs 59,745).
  • ❌Smaller total L3 cache (60 MB vs 128 MB).
  • ❌
    1.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,878 MSRPvs$2,840 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7513 better than Xeon Gold 6442Y?
It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Xeon Gold 6442Y is ahead with a 14.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7513 pulls ahead with 2.1% better PassMark. EPYC 7513 also has the bigger cache pool with 113.3% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 60 MB).
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7513 is the stronger fit. You are getting 2.1% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 113.3% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 60 MB).
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
EPYC 7513 is the better buy right now. EPYC 7513 comes in $38 cheaper on MSRP at $2,840 MSRP versus $2,878 MSRP, and it still gives you 2.1% better PassMark. The compromise is that Xeon Gold 6442Y is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 14.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 3.4% better value on MSRP (21.0 vs 20.3 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Xeon Gold 6442Y makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021), a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of SP3, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

EPYC 7513 vs Xeon Gold 6442Y Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon Gold 6442Y

The Xeon Gold 6442Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 58,534 points. Launch price was $2,065.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7513 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6442Y offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 7513 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.65 GHz on the EPYC 7513 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6442Y — a 9.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6442Y (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The EPYC 7513 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Xeon Gold 6442Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7513 scores 59,745 against the Xeon Gold 6442Y's 58,534 — a 2% lead for the EPYC 7513. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7513 vs 60 MB on the Xeon Gold 6442Y.

FeatureEPYC 7513Xeon Gold 6442Y
Cores / Threads
32 / 64+33%
24 / 48
Boost Clock
3.65 GHz
4 GHz+10%
Base Clock
2.6 GHz
2.6 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB (total)+113%
60 MB
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+300%
Process
7 nm+
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Milan (2021−2023)
Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark
59,745+2%
58,534
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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7513 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6442Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7513 versus 4800 on the Xeon Gold 6442Y — the Xeon Gold 6442Y supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7513) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6442Y) — the EPYC 7513 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7513) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6442Y).

FeatureEPYC 7513Xeon Gold 6442Y
Socket
SP3
LGA4677
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
3200
4800+50%
Max RAM Capacity
4096
4096
RAM Channels
8
8
ECC Support
Yes
Yes
PCIe Lanes
128+60%
80
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6442Y supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7513 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; Xeon Gold 6442Y rivals EPYC 9354.

FeatureEPYC 7513Xeon Gold 6442Y
Integrated GPU
No
No
IGPU Model
None
None
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
VT-x, VT-d
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Value Analysis

At launch, the EPYC 7513 was priced at $2840, while the Xeon Gold 6442Y came in at $2878. On launch pricing ($2840 vs $2878), EPYC 7513 was $38 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7513 delivers 21.0 pts/$ vs 20.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6442Y — making the EPYC 7513 the 3.4% better value option.

FeatureEPYC 7513Xeon Gold 6442Y
MSRP
$2840-1%
$2878
Performance per Dollar
21.0+3%
20.3
Release Date
2021
2023
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