i9-12900KS vs EPYC 7413

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7413
2021
24 cores / 48 threads, 180 Watt
31.62
+14.3%
Core i9-12900KS
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 150 Watt
27.66

EPYC 7413 outperforms Core i9-12900KS by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7413 and Core i9-12900KS processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking132177
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation14.68no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency16.6117.44
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date15 March 2021 (3 years ago)5 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,825no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7413 and Core i9-12900KS 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads4824
Base clock speed2.65 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5.3 GHz
Multiplier26.5no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm+Intel 7 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2215 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors16,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7413 and Core i9-12900KS 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 configuration21
SocketSP3FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt150 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7413 and Core i9-12900KS. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

EPYC 7413 and Core i9-12900KS technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7413 and Core i9-12900KS are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7413 and Core i9-12900KS. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size4 TiB128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth204.795 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.55 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of EPYC 7413 and Core i9-12900KS integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by EPYC 7413 and Core i9-12900KS integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by EPYC 7413 and Core i9-12900KS integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7413 and Core i9-12900KS.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes12820

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 7413 31.62
+14.3%
i9-12900KS 27.66

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 7413 50223
+14.3%
i9-12900KS 43936

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

EPYC 7413 1538
i9-12900KS 2706
+75.9%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

EPYC 7413 12804
i9-12900KS 16154
+26.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 31.62 27.66
Recency 15 March 2021 5 April 2022
Physical cores 24 16
Threads 48 24
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 150 Watt

EPYC 7413 has a 14.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i9-12900KS, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 20% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7413 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-12900KS in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7413 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-12900KS is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7413 and Core i9-12900KS, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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