Core i7-13700K vs EPYC 4545P

CPU

GPU

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

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EPYC 4545P

16 Cores32 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-13700K

16 / 24

45,784

0.0%

54,255

+18.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

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 i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $140 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 98.8 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4545P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (45,784 vs 54,255).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4545P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.

EPYC 4545P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 98.8 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).

Core i7-13700K

2022

EPYC 4545P

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $140 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 98.8 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4545P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (45,784 vs 54,255).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4545P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 98.8 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4545P better than Core i7-13700K?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 4545P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-13700K is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 4545P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.3% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 4545P is the better fit. You are getting 18.5% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).

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

EPYC 4545P is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i7-13700K makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 4545P is 34.2% more expensive on MSRP at $549 MSRP versus $409 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i7-13700K is also 13.3% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 98.8 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

EPYC 4545P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2022), 113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB), more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 16/24, 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 i7-13700K Benchmark Check

EPYC 4545P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	EPYC 4545P
1080p
low	284 FPS	286 FPS
medium	268 FPS	262 FPS
high	223 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	181 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	262 FPS
medium	200 FPS	218 FPS
high	159 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	148 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	182 FPS
medium	134 FPS	151 FPS
high	103 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	102 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open EPYC 4545P

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	EPYC 4545P
1080p
low	689 FPS	674 FPS
medium	580 FPS	580 FPS
high	484 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	375 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	567 FPS
medium	525 FPS	506 FPS
high	441 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	312 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	320 FPS
medium	314 FPS	289 FPS
high	295 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	219 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open EPYC 4545P

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	EPYC 4545P
1080p
low	648 FPS	850 FPS
medium	530 FPS	679 FPS
high	467 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	515 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	679 FPS
medium	491 FPS	543 FPS
high	427 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	398 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	484 FPS
medium	374 FPS	401 FPS
high	339 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	302 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open EPYC 4545P

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	EPYC 4545P
1080p
low	970 FPS	1072 FPS
medium	883 FPS	966 FPS
high	766 FPS	843 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	760 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	842 FPS
medium	740 FPS	747 FPS
high	642 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	566 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	619 FPS
medium	515 FPS	553 FPS
high	463 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	421 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and EPYC 4545P

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

EPYC 4545P

The EPYC 4545P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 54,255 points. Launch price was $549.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, matching the EPYC 4545P's 16 cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4545P — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 4545P uses Grado (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the EPYC 4545P's 54,255 — a 16.9% lead for the EPYC 4545P. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4545P.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	EPYC 4545P
Cores / Threads	16 / 24	16 / 32
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz	5.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+13%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	64 MB (total)+113%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Grado (2025)
PassMark	45,784	54,255+19%
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4545P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K versus 5600 on the EPYC 4545P — the EPYC 4545P supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 28 (EPYC 4545P) — the EPYC 4545P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K) and AM5 (EPYC 4545P).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	EPYC 4545P
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	5600+111900%
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+104857500%	192
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	28+40%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the EPYC 4545P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-13700K) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 4545P). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) and AMD Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4545P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; EPYC 4545P rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	EPYC 4545P
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	AMD Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the EPYC 4545P debuted at $549. On MSRP ($409 vs $549), the Core i7-13700K is $140 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 98.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 4545P — making the Core i7-13700K the 12.4% better value option.