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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7D12

2020

Why buy it

✅+3.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 85W instead of 155W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7313P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
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9.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$913 MSRP

EPYC 7313P

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $87 less on MSRP ($913 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (41,017 vs 42,285).
❌82.4% higher power demand at 155W vs 85W.

EPYC 7D12

2020

EPYC 7313P

2021

Why buy it

✅+3.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 85W instead of 155W, a 70W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $87 less on MSRP ($913 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7313P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
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9.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$913 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (41,017 vs 42,285).
❌82.4% higher power demand at 155W vs 85W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7313P better than EPYC 7D12?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 7313P is ahead with a 24.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7D12 pulls ahead with 3.1% better PassMark. EPYC 7313P also has the bigger cache pool with 300% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 32 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7D12 is the better fit. You are getting 3.1% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 7313P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 7313P is $87 cheaper on MSRP at $913 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and it gives you a 24.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7D12 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 3.1% better PassMark. It is also 6.2% better value on MSRP (44.9 vs 42.3 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 7313P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020) and 3D V-Cache and a much larger 128 MB L3 cache instead of 32 MB. That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 7D12 Benchmark Check

EPYC 7313P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7D12	EPYC 7313P
1080p
low	155 FPS	166 FPS
medium	128 FPS	136 FPS
high	108 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	130 FPS	147 FPS
medium	105 FPS	118 FPS
high	85 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	69 FPS
medium	54 FPS	59 FPS
high	43 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7D12	EPYC 7313P
1080p
low	205 FPS	505 FPS
medium	182 FPS	441 FPS
high	153 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	287 FPS
1440p
low	173 FPS	415 FPS
medium	159 FPS	372 FPS
high	137 FPS	307 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	242 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	255 FPS
medium	103 FPS	233 FPS
high	91 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	170 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7D12	EPYC 7313P
1080p
low	643 FPS	665 FPS
medium	526 FPS	555 FPS
high	467 FPS	518 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	451 FPS
1440p
low	497 FPS	504 FPS
medium	405 FPS	419 FPS
high	354 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	333 FPS
4K
low	366 FPS	372 FPS
medium	285 FPS	290 FPS
high	243 FPS	260 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	209 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7D12	EPYC 7313P
1080p
low	797 FPS	903 FPS
medium	719 FPS	822 FPS
high	620 FPS	708 FPS
ultra	537 FPS	624 FPS
1440p
low	645 FPS	721 FPS
medium	558 FPS	628 FPS
high	479 FPS	538 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	460 FPS
4K
low	440 FPS	517 FPS
medium	393 FPS	462 FPS
high	350 FPS	406 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	349 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7D12 and EPYC 7313P

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7D12 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 7313P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7D12 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7D12 versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7313P — a 20.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 7313P (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 7D12 uses the Rome (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the EPYC 7313P uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the EPYC 7D12 scores 42,285 against the EPYC 7313P's 41,017 — a 3% lead for the EPYC 7D12. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7D12 vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7313P.

Feature	EPYC 7D12	EPYC 7313P
Cores / Threads	32 / 64+100%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.7 GHz+23%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3 GHz+173%
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	128 MB (total)+300%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm+
Architecture	Rome (2020)	Milan (2021−2023)
PassMark	42,285+3%	41,017

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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 7D12) and SP3 (EPYC 7313P).

Feature	EPYC 7D12	EPYC 7313P
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	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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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 7D12 rivals Xeon Gold 6248; EPYC 7313P rivals Xeon Gold 6334.

Feature	EPYC 7D12	EPYC 7313P
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

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7D12 launched at $1000 MSRP, while the EPYC 7313P debuted at $913. On MSRP ($1000 vs $913), the EPYC 7313P is $87 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7D12 delivers 42.3 pts/$ vs 44.9 pts/$ for the EPYC 7313P — making the EPYC 7313P the 6.1% better value option.