Core i7-13700K vs EPYC 4245P
Core i7-13700K
EPYC 4245P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700K
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4245P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-13700K | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-13700K | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i7-13700K and EPYC 4245P
Core i7-13700K
The Core i7-13700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.
EPYC 4245P
The EPYC 4245P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,135 points. Launch price was $239.
Processing Power
The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the EPYC 4245P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4245P — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 4245P uses Grado (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the EPYC 4245P's 31,135 — a 38.1% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 31,000 vs 12,000 (88.4% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 3,347, a 16.2% lead for the EPYC 4245P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,980 vs 14,616 (26% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4245P.
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24+167% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+7% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) | Grado (2025) |
| PassMark | 45,784+47% | 31,135 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 31,000+158% | 12,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,846 | 3,347+18% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,980+30% | 14,616 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4245P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The EPYC 4245P supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 24 (EPYC 4245P) — the EPYC 4245P offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K) and AM5 platform (EPYC 4245P).
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i7-13700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the EPYC 4245P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-13700K) vs AMD-V (EPYC 4245P). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) and Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) (EPYC 4245P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4245P targets Entry-level Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; EPYC 4245P rivals Xeon E-2436.
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Entry-level Server / Workstation |
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