EPYC 9474F vs i5-13600KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13600KF
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.26
EPYC 9474F
2022
48 cores / 96 threads, 360 Watt
67.37
+178%

EPYC 9474F outperforms Core i5-13600KF by a whopping 178% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13600KF and EPYC 9474F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21211
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation63.345.26
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i5AMD EPYC
Power efficiency12.4517.38
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294$6,780

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-13600KF has 1104% better value for money than EPYC 9474F.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-13600KF and EPYC 9474F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)48 (Octatetraconta-Core)
Threads2096
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier3536
L1 cache768 KB3 MB
L2 cache8 MB48 MB
L3 cache6 MB256 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size257 mm28x 72 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data52,560 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13600KF and EPYC 9474F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
SocketFCLGA1700SP5
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 181 Watt360 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13600KF and EPYC 9474F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-13600KF and EPYC 9474F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13600KF and EPYC 9474F are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13600KF and EPYC 9474F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size192 GB6 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/s460.8 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13600KF and EPYC 9474F.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes20128

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-13600KF 24.26
EPYC 9474F 67.37
+178%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-13600KF 37816
EPYC 9474F 105010
+178%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 24.26 67.37
Recency 27 September 2022 10 November 2022
Physical cores 14 48
Threads 20 96
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 360 Watt

i5-13600KF has 188% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9474F, on the other hand, has a 177.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 month, and 242.9% more physical cores and 380% more threads.

The EPYC 9474F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-13600KF in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-13600KF is a desktop processor while EPYC 9474F is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13600KF and EPYC 9474F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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