i9-13900KF vs EPYC 7663

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7663
2021
56 cores / 112 threads, 240 Watt
51.68
+40.9%
Core i9-13900KF
2022
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
36.67

EPYC 7663 outperforms Core i9-13900KF by a considerable 41% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7663 and Core i9-13900KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3193
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.8964.62
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCIntel Core i9
Power efficiency20.3813.72
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release date12 January 2021 (3 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$6,366$564

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-13900KF has 1221% better value for money than EPYC 7663.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7663 and Core i9-13900KF 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 cores56 (Hexapentaconta-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads11232
Base clock speed2 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier2030
L1 cache3584 KB1.5 MB
L2 cache28 MB16 MB
L3 cache256 MB (shared)12 MB
Chip lithography7 nm+Intel 7 nm
Die size8x 81 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors33,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7663 and Core i9-13900KF 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)240 Watt125 W, 253 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7663 and Core i9-13900KF. 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-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

EPYC 7663 and Core i9-13900KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7663 and Core i9-13900KF 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 7663 and Core i9-13900KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size4 TiB192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth204.795 GB/s89.604 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7663 and Core i9-13900KF.

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 7663 51.68
+40.9%
i9-13900KF 36.67

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 7663 82087
+40.9%
i9-13900KF 58253

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 51.68 36.67
Recency 12 January 2021 27 September 2022
Physical cores 56 24
Threads 112 32
Power consumption (TDP) 240 Watt 125 Watt

EPYC 7663 has a 40.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 133.3% more physical cores and 250% more threads.

i9-13900KF, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 92% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7663 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-13900KF in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7663 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-13900KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7663 and Core i9-13900KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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