Core i5-13400F vs EPYC 9255
Core i5-13400F
EPYC 9255
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9255
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | EPYC 9255 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,934) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | EPYC 9255 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+255%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,934) |
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 9255
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 9255
The EPYC 9255 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3.25 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 75,809 points. Launch price was $2,495.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the EPYC 9255 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 9255 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9255 — a 4.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 9255 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.25 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 9255 uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the EPYC 9255's 75,809 — a 100.7% lead for the EPYC 9255. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 9255.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | EPYC 9255 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16 | 24 / 48+140% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.8 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.25 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+540% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 25,029 | 75,809+203% |
| 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 9255 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus 4800 on the EPYC 9255 — the EPYC 9255 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9255 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-13400F) vs 12 (EPYC 9255). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 128 (EPYC 9255) — the EPYC 9255 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and SP5 (EPYC 9255).
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | EPYC 9255 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | 4800+95900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+3276700% | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 12+500% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 128+540% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 9255 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9255). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; EPYC 9255 rivals Xeon Platinum 8480+.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | EPYC 9255 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the EPYC 9255 debuted at $2495. At current prices ($180 vs $1934), the Core i5-13400F is $1754 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 139.1 pts/$ vs 39.2 pts/$ for the EPYC 9255 — making the Core i5-13400F the 112% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | EPYC 9255 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $196-92% | $2495 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180-91% | $1934 |
| Performance per Dollar | 139.1+255% | 39.2 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2024 |
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