EPYC 7F32
VS
Core i5-13600H

EPYC 7F32 vs Core i5-13600H

AMD

EPYC 7F32

8 Cores16 Thrd180 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020
VS
Intel

Core i5-13600H

12 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7F32

#458
EPYC 7573X
MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580
112%
#459
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497
111%
#460
Xeon Gold 6242R
MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779
109%
#460
Xeon E5-2686 V3
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160
109%
#462
Xeon W-2175
MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180
109%
#463
EPYC 75F3
MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799
108%
#464
Xeon W-3375
MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000
108%
#466
Xeon Platinum 8358
MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145
107%
#467
EPYC 7713
MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299
106%
#467
EPYC 7662
MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266
106%
#469
EPYC 9554
MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795
104%
#470
Xeon Gold 6338T
MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795
103%
#471
Xeon E5-2650 v4
MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45
103%
#472
EPYC 9845
MSRP: $13564|Avg: $8670
102%
#473
EPYC 7F32
MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179
100%
#474
EPYC 9654P
MSRP: $10625|Avg: $5345
99%
#475
EPYC 9965
MSRP: $14813|Avg: $10000
98%
#476
EPYC 9745
MSRP: $12141|Avg: $10588
97%
#477
EPYC 7J13
MSRP: $7890|Avg: $150
97%
#478
EPYC 7702
MSRP: $6450|Avg: $2035
97%
#479
EPYC 7763
MSRP: $7890|Avg: $1513
97%
#480
EPYC 9734
MSRP: $9600|Avg: $6598
96%
#481
Xeon Platinum 8160M
MSRP: $5000|Avg: $350
96%
#482
Xeon 6724P
MSRP: $3622|Avg: $3622
95%
#483
EPYC 9634
MSRP: $10304|Avg: $3949
95%
#484
EPYC 7773X
MSRP: $8800|Avg: $8800
94%
#485
Xeon Gold 6258R
MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400
93%
#486
EPYC 9175F
MSRP: $4256|Avg: $3703
92%
#488
EPYC 9534
MSRP: $8803|Avg: $2999
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13600H

#10
Ryzen 7 260
MSRP: $199|Avg: $70
122%
#13
Ryzen 3 210
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
115%
#14
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
113%
#15
Ryzen 5 220
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
107%
#18
Ryzen 5 8500G
MSRP: $179|Avg: $150
103%
#20
Core i5-13600H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
93%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($179) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The EPYC 7F32 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightEPYC 7F32Core i5-13600H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($179)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-13600H ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($179 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightEPYC 7F32Core i5-13600H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($179)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7F32 and Core i5-13600H

AMD

EPYC 7F32

The EPYC 7F32 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,253 points. Launch price was $2,100.

Intel

Core i5-13600H

The Core i5-13600H 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 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 23,291 points. Launch price was $311.

Processing Power

The EPYC 7F32 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-13600H offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13600H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 7F32 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13600H — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600H (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 7F32 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Core i5-13600H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7F32 scores 23,253 against the Core i5-13600H's 23,291 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-13600H. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7F32 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-13600H.

FeatureEPYC 7F32Core i5-13600H
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
12 / 16+50%
Boost Clock
3.9 GHz
4.8 GHz+23%
Base Clock
3.7 GHz+32%
2.8 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB (total)+78%
18 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+300%
Process
7 nm, 14 nm
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark
23,253
23,291
Cinebench R23 Multi
14,857
Geekbench 6 Single
2,423
Geekbench 6 Multi
9,684
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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7F32 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13600H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureEPYC 7F32Core i5-13600H
Socket
SP3
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
96 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (EPYC 7F32) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13600H). The Core i5-13600H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the EPYC 7F32 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600H targets High performance laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13600H rivals Ryzen 7 7840HS.

FeatureEPYC 7F32Core i5-13600H
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
High performance laptop