Core i7-13700 vs EPYC 7303P

CPU

GPU

Core i7-13700

16 Cores24 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2023

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EPYC 7303P

16 Cores32 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-13700

16 / 24

36,230

0.0%

36,487

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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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 i7-13700

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $210 less on MSRP ($384 MSRP vs $594 MSRP).
✅Delivers 53.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 94.3 vs 61.4 PassMark/$ ($384 MSRP vs $594 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 130W, a 65W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (36,230 vs 36,487).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7303P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

EPYC 7303P

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅540% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.4 vs 94.3 PassMark/$ ($594 MSRP vs $384 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 130W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-13700

2023

EPYC 7303P

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $210 less on MSRP ($384 MSRP vs $594 MSRP).
✅Delivers 53.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 94.3 vs 61.4 PassMark/$ ($384 MSRP vs $594 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 130W, a 65W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅540% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (36,230 vs 36,487).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7303P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.4 vs 94.3 PassMark/$ ($594 MSRP vs $384 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 130W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700 better than EPYC 7303P?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 7303P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-13700 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, EPYC 7303P is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% 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?

Core i7-13700 is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700 is $210 cheaper on MSRP at $384 MSRP versus $594 MSRP, and it gives you a 10.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7303P is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.7% better PassMark. It is also 53.6% better value on MSRP (94.3 vs 61.4 PassMark/$), 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?

Core i7-13700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of SP3. 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 i7-13700 Benchmark Check

EPYC 7303P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700	EPYC 7303P
1080p
low	264 FPS	159 FPS
medium	254 FPS	130 FPS
high	210 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	141 FPS
medium	193 FPS	113 FPS
high	153 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	68 FPS
medium	131 FPS	57 FPS
high	101 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700	EPYC 7303P
1080p
low	344 FPS	390 FPS
medium	293 FPS	346 FPS
high	247 FPS	283 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	329 FPS
medium	264 FPS	297 FPS
high	224 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	192 FPS
4K
low	177 FPS	203 FPS
medium	160 FPS	186 FPS
high	152 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	127 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700	EPYC 7303P
1080p
low	647 FPS	644 FPS
medium	530 FPS	526 FPS
high	467 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	499 FPS
medium	491 FPS	406 FPS
high	427 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	310 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	368 FPS
medium	373 FPS	286 FPS
high	338 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	197 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700	EPYC 7303P
1080p
low	906 FPS	885 FPS
medium	851 FPS	806 FPS
high	735 FPS	696 FPS
ultra	660 FPS	610 FPS
1440p
low	799 FPS	696 FPS
medium	712 FPS	608 FPS
high	615 FPS	521 FPS
ultra	542 FPS	446 FPS
4K
low	548 FPS	498 FPS
medium	497 FPS	445 FPS
high	444 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	388 FPS	337 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700 and EPYC 7303P

Core i7-13700

The Core i7-13700 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 36,230 points. Launch price was $384.

EPYC 7303P

The EPYC 7303P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 36,487 points. Launch price was $594.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700 packs 16 cores / 24 threads, matching the EPYC 7303P's 16 cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13700 versus 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7303P — a 41.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-13700 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7303P uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700 scores 36,230 against the EPYC 7303P's 36,487 — a 0.7% lead for the EPYC 7303P. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7303P.

Feature	Core i7-13700	EPYC 7303P
Cores / Threads	16 / 24	16 / 32
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+53%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.4 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	64 MB (total)+113%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Milan (2021−2023)
PassMark	36,230	36,487

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7303P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700 versus 3200 on the EPYC 7303P — the EPYC 7303P supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7303P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13700) vs 8 (EPYC 7303P). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700) vs 128 (EPYC 7303P) — the EPYC 7303P offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z790,B760 (Core i7-13700) and SP3 (EPYC 7303P).

Feature	Core i7-13700	EPYC 7303P
Socket	LGA1700	SP3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	3200+63900%
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+4915100%	4096
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	128+540%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13700) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 7303P). The Core i7-13700 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the EPYC 7303P requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 7303P rivals Xeon Gold 6330.

Feature	Core i7-13700	EPYC 7303P
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V, IOMMU

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700 launched at $384 MSRP, while the EPYC 7303P debuted at $594. On MSRP ($384 vs $594), the Core i7-13700 is $210 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700 delivers 94.3 pts/$ vs 61.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 7303P — making the Core i7-13700 the 42.3% better value option.