EPYC 9474F vs i9-13900K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900K
2022
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
37.09
EPYC 9474F
2022
48 cores / 96 threads, 360 Watt
66.11
+78.2%

EPYC 9474F outperforms Core i9-13900K by an impressive 78% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900K and EPYC 9474F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8811
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation62.935.58
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD EPYC
Power efficiency28.0817.38
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)$589$6,780

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-13900K has 1028% better value for money than EPYC 9474F.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900K 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)48 (Octatetraconta-Core)
Threads3296
Base clock speed3 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier3036
L1 cache1.5 MB3 MB
L2 cache16 MB48 MB
L3 cache12 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 i9-13900K 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, 253 Watt360 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900K 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+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-13900K and EPYC 9474F 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 i9-13900K 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 i9-13900K and EPYC 9474F. 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 frequency1.65 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-13900K and EPYC 9474F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900K and EPYC 9474F 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 i9-13900K and EPYC 9474F integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900K 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.

i9-13900K 37.09
EPYC 9474F 66.11
+78.2%

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.

i9-13900K 58917
EPYC 9474F 105010
+78.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 37.09 66.11
Recency 27 September 2022 10 November 2022
Physical cores 24 48
Threads 32 96
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 360 Watt

i9-13900K has 188% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9474F, on the other hand, has a 78.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 month, and 100% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

The EPYC 9474F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-13900K in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-13900K is a desktop processor while EPYC 9474F is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13900K and EPYC 9474F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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