Core i7-13700E vs EPYC 4364P

CPU

GPU

Core i7-13700E

16 Cores24 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2023

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EPYC 4364P

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-13700E

16 / 24

33,824

0.0%

34,215

+1.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-13700E

2023

Why buy it

✅+18% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Costs $9 less on MSRP ($390 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4364P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4364P, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

EPYC 4364P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +45.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (21,000 vs 24,775).
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2.3% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$390 MSRP
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.

Core i7-13700E

2023

EPYC 4364P

2024

Why buy it

✅+18% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Costs $9 less on MSRP ($390 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +45.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4364P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4364P, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (21,000 vs 24,775).
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2.3% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$390 MSRP
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700E better than EPYC 4364P?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 4364P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-13700E is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700E is the better fit. You are getting 18% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-13700E is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700E is $9 cheaper on MSRP at $390 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and it gives you 18% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. The trade-off is that EPYC 4364P is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 45.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 1.1% better value on MSRP (86.7 vs 85.8 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 4364P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-13700E Benchmark Check

EPYC 4364P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700E	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	255 FPS	249 FPS
medium	239 FPS	232 FPS
high	203 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	218 FPS
medium	186 FPS	183 FPS
high	151 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	149 FPS	152 FPS
medium	127 FPS	127 FPS
high	98 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	86 FPS

Open Core i7-13700E Open EPYC 4364P

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700E	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	362 FPS	710 FPS
medium	310 FPS	565 FPS
high	260 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	413 FPS
1440p
low	315 FPS	597 FPS
medium	279 FPS	499 FPS
high	236 FPS	417 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	351 FPS
4K
low	186 FPS	348 FPS
medium	169 FPS	297 FPS
high	160 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	241 FPS

Open Core i7-13700E Open EPYC 4364P

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700E	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	817 FPS	855 FPS
medium	655 FPS	855 FPS
high	572 FPS	855 FPS
ultra	483 FPS	855 FPS
1440p
low	719 FPS	855 FPS
medium	587 FPS	855 FPS
high	506 FPS	790 FPS
ultra	429 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	512 FPS	582 FPS
medium	430 FPS	500 FPS
high	387 FPS	450 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	380 FPS

Open Core i7-13700E Open EPYC 4364P

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700E	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	846 FPS	855 FPS
medium	846 FPS	855 FPS
high	754 FPS	855 FPS
ultra	682 FPS	852 FPS
1440p
low	810 FPS	855 FPS
medium	724 FPS	855 FPS
high	625 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	552 FPS	647 FPS
4K
low	557 FPS	682 FPS
medium	505 FPS	600 FPS
high	451 FPS	531 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	437 FPS

Open Core i7-13700E Open EPYC 4364P

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700E and EPYC 4364P

Core i7-13700E

The Core i7-13700E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 33,824 points. Launch price was $499.

EPYC 4364P

The EPYC 4364P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,215 points. Launch price was $399.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700E packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the EPYC 4364P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-13700E has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-13700E versus 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4364P — a 5.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4364P (base: 1.9 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). The Core i7-13700E uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 4364P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700E scores 33,824 against the EPYC 4364P's 34,215 — a 1.1% lead for the EPYC 4364P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 24,775 vs 21,000 (16.5% advantage for the Core i7-13700E). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,118 vs 3,085, a 37.2% lead for the EPYC 4364P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,711 vs 15,594 (5.8% advantage for the EPYC 4364P). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700E vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4364P.

Feature	Core i7-13700E	EPYC 4364P
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.4 GHz+6%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	4.5 GHz+137%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+7%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	5 nm-50%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	33,824	34,215+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	24,775+18%	21,000
Geekbench 6 Single	2,118	3,085+46%
Geekbench 6 Multi	14,711	15,594+6%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4364P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 memory speed. The EPYC 4364P supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700E) vs 28 (EPYC 4364P) — the EPYC 4364P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610E,Q670E,R680E,W680 (Core i7-13700E) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4364P).

Feature	Core i7-13700E	EPYC 4364P
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	192 GB+50%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	28+40%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4364P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-13700E) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4364P). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700E) and Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4364P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-13700E targets Embedded Workstation, EPYC 4364P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700E rivals Ryzen 7 7700; EPYC 4364P rivals Xeon E-2488.

Feature	Core i7-13700E	EPYC 4364P
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V, AMD-Vi
Target Use	Embedded Workstation	Entry Server

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700E launched at $390 MSRP, while the EPYC 4364P debuted at $399. On MSRP ($390 vs $399), the Core i7-13700E is $9 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700E delivers 86.7 pts/$ vs 85.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 4364P — making the Core i7-13700E the 1.1% better value option.