EPYC Embedded 8224P vs Core i5-13400F
EPYC Embedded 8224P
Core i5-13400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC Embedded 8224P
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC Embedded 8224P | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,048) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC Embedded 8224P | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+198%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,048) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
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 Embedded 8224P and Core i5-13400F
EPYC Embedded 8224P
The EPYC Embedded 8224P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.55 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 48,869 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i5-13400F
The Core i5-13400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 25,029 points. Launch price was $196.
Processing Power
The EPYC Embedded 8224P packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Core i5-13400F offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC Embedded 8224P has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 8224P versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.55 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC Embedded 8224P uses the Siena (2023−2024) architecture (5 nm), while the Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC Embedded 8224P scores 48,869 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 64.5% lead for the EPYC Embedded 8224P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC Embedded 8224P vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.
| Feature | EPYC Embedded 8224P | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+140% | 10 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.6 GHz+53% |
| Base Clock | 2.55 GHz+2% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+220% | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Siena (2023−2024) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 48,869+95% | 25,029 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 16,211 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,407 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,408 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC Embedded 8224P uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC Embedded 8224P versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F — the EPYC Embedded 8224P supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC Embedded 8224P supports up to 1152 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (EPYC Embedded 8224P) vs 2 (Core i5-13400F). PCIe lanes: 96 (EPYC Embedded 8224P) vs 20 (Core i5-13400F) — the EPYC Embedded 8224P offers 76 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP6 (EPYC Embedded 8224P) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).
| Feature | EPYC Embedded 8224P | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP6 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+95900% | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1152 | 192 GB+17476167% |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 96+380% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC Embedded 8224P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC Embedded 8224P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: EPYC Embedded 8224P rivals Xeon Platinum 8452Y; Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | EPYC Embedded 8224P | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The EPYC Embedded 8224P launched at $855 MSRP, while the Core i5-13400F debuted at $196. At current prices ($1048 vs $180), the Core i5-13400F is $868 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC Embedded 8224P delivers 46.6 pts/$ vs 139.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-13400F — making the Core i5-13400F the 99.5% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC Embedded 8224P | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $855 | $196-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1048 | $180-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 46.6 | 139.1+198% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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