EPYC 7413 vs EPYC 7281

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7281
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 155 Watt
13.61
EPYC 7413
2021
24 cores / 48 threads, 180 Watt
31.62
+132%

EPYC 7413 outperforms EPYC 7281 by a whopping 132% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7281 and EPYC 7413 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking551132
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.7814.68
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD EPYC
Power efficiency7.5816.62
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date20 June 2017 (7 years ago)12 January 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$650$1,825

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 7413 has 207% better value for money than EPYC 7281.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7281 and EPYC 7413 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads3248
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.65 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Multiplier2126.5
L1 cache1.5 MB1536 KB
L2 cache8 MB12 MB
L3 cache32 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm+
Die size213 mm24x 81 mm2
Number of transistors19200 Million16,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7281 and EPYC 7413 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)2
SocketTR4SP3
Power consumption (TDP)155 W, 170 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7281 and EPYC 7413. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7281 and EPYC 7413 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7281 and EPYC 7413. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4-3200
Maximum memory size2 TiB4 TiB
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth170.671 GB/s204.795 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7281 and EPYC 7413.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes128128

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.

EPYC 7281 13.61
EPYC 7413 31.62
+132%

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.

EPYC 7281 21621
EPYC 7413 50223
+132%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.61 31.62
Recency 20 June 2017 12 January 2021
Physical cores 16 24
Threads 32 48
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 155 Watt 180 Watt

EPYC 7281 has 16.1% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7413, on the other hand, has a 132.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7413 is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7281 in performance tests.


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