EPYC 9654P vs i7-13700K

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13700K
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
29.21
EPYC 9654P
2022
96 cores / 192 threads, 360 Watt
71.74
+146%

EPYC 9654P outperforms Core i7-13700K by a whopping 146% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-13700K and EPYC 9654P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1497
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation60.751.90
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD EPYC
Power efficiency10.9318.86
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)$409$10,625

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-13700K has 3097% better value for money than EPYC 9654P.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-13700K and EPYC 9654P 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)96
Threads24192
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier3424
L1 cache80K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)384 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size257 mm212x 72 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data78,840 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-13700K and EPYC 9654P 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, 253 Watt360 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700K and EPYC 9654P. 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+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-13700K and EPYC 9654P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13700K and EPYC 9654P 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 i7-13700K and EPYC 9654P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size192 GB6 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/s460.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.6 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-13700K and EPYC 9654P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-13700K and EPYC 9654P integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-13700K and EPYC 9654P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13700K and EPYC 9654P.

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.

i7-13700K 29.21
EPYC 9654P 71.74
+146%

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.

i7-13700K 46392
EPYC 9654P 113949
+146%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.21 71.74
Recency 27 September 2022 10 November 2022
Physical cores 16 96
Threads 24 192
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 360 Watt

i7-13700K has 188% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9654P, on the other hand, has a 145.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 month, and 500% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

The EPYC 9654P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-13700K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-13700K is a desktop processor while EPYC 9654P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-13700K and EPYC 9654P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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