i7-13700K vs EPYC 7601

Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7601
2017
32 cores / 64 threads, 180 Watt
21.53
Core i7-13700K
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
29.32
+36.2%

Core i7-13700K outperforms EPYC 7601 by a substantial 36% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7601 and Core i7-13700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking248149
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.6360.67
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCIntel Core i7
Power efficiency11.2710.92
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release date20 June 2017 (7 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$4,200$409

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-13700K has 3622% better value for money than EPYC 7601.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7601 and Core i7-13700K 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads6424
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier2234
L1 cache3 MB768 KB
L2 cache16 MB8 MB
L3 cache64 MB (shared)6 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size213 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors19200 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7601 and Core i7-13700K 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)1
SocketTR4FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt125 W, 253 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7601 and Core i7-13700K. 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++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

EPYC 7601 and Core i7-13700K 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 7601 and Core i7-13700K 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 7601 and Core i7-13700K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiB192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth170.671 GB/s89.604 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.6 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of EPYC 7601 and Core i7-13700K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by EPYC 7601 and Core i7-13700K 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 7601 and Core i7-13700K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7601 and Core i7-13700K.

PCIe version3.05.0 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 7601 21.53
i7-13700K 29.32
+36.2%

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.

EPYC 7601 34079
i7-13700K 46402
+36.2%

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 7601 792
i7-13700K 2863
+261%

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 7601 7699
i7-13700K 17825
+132%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.53 29.32
Recency 20 June 2017 27 September 2022
Physical cores 32 16
Threads 64 24
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 125 Watt

EPYC 7601 has 100% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

i7-13700K, on the other hand, has a 36.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, and 44% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-13700K is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7601 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7601 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-13700K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7601 and Core i7-13700K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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