Core i5-13400F vs EPYC 7713P
Core i5-13400F
EPYC 7713P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7713P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | EPYC 7713P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,443) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | EPYC 7713P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+316%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,443) |
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 Core i5-13400F and EPYC 7713P
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.
EPYC 7713P
The EPYC 7713P 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.68 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 81,582 points. Launch price was $5,010.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the EPYC 7713P offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 7713P has 54 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 3.68 GHz on the EPYC 7713P — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7713P uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the EPYC 7713P's 81,582 — a 106.1% lead for the EPYC 7713P. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7713P.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | EPYC 7713P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16 | 64 / 128+540% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+25% | 3.68 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+25% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 256 MB (total)+1180% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm+ |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 25,029 | 81,582+226% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,211 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,407 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,408 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7713P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus 3200 on the EPYC 7713P — the EPYC 7713P supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7713P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-13400F) vs 8 (EPYC 7713P). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 128 (EPYC 7713P) — the EPYC 7713P offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and SP3 (EPYC 7713P).
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | EPYC 7713P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | 3200+63900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+4915100% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 128+540% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs VT-x, VT-d, SEV (EPYC 7713P). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; EPYC 7713P rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | EPYC 7713P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, SEV |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the EPYC 7713P debuted at $5010. At current prices ($180 vs $2443), the Core i5-13400F is $2263 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 139.1 pts/$ vs 33.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 7713P — making the Core i5-13400F the 122.5% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | EPYC 7713P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $196-96% | $5010 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180-93% | $2443 |
| Performance per Dollar | 139.1+316% | 33.4 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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