Core i7-13850HX vs EPYC 8124P

CPU

GPU

Core i7-13850HX

20 Cores28 Thrd55 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2023

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EPYC 8124P

16 Cores32 Thrd125 WWMax: 3 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-13850HX

20 / 28

36,409

+0.9%

36,079

0.0%

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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 i7-13850HX

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.2% higher average FPS across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 55W instead of 125W, a 70W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics, while EPYC 8124P needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 8124P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 96 PCIe lanes.

EPYC 8124P

2023

Why buy it

✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 96 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅380% more PCIe lanes (96 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13850HX across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (36,079 vs 36,409).
❌Launch MSRP is still $639 MSRP, while Core i7-13850HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌127.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 55W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13850HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-13850HX

2023

EPYC 8124P

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.2% higher average FPS across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 55W instead of 125W, a 70W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics, while EPYC 8124P needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 96 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅380% more PCIe lanes (96 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 8124P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 96 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13850HX across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (36,079 vs 36,409).
❌Launch MSRP is still $639 MSRP, while Core i7-13850HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌127.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 55W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13850HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13850HX better than EPYC 8124P?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 8124P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-13850HX 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, Core i7-13850HX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 8.2% more average FPS across 41 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13850HX is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 20 cores and 28 threads.

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

Core i7-13850HX is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 8124P makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-13850HX is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $639 MSRP, and it gives you a 8.2% average FPS lead across 41 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 8124P is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (56.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 8124P is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 i7-13850HX Benchmark Check

EPYC 8124P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13850HX	EPYC 8124P
1080p
low	291 FPS	153 FPS
medium	284 FPS	125 FPS
high	229 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	233 FPS	139 FPS
medium	203 FPS	111 FPS
high	159 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	67 FPS
medium	140 FPS	57 FPS
high	108 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	36 FPS

Open Core i7-13850HX Open EPYC 8124P

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13850HX	EPYC 8124P
1080p
low	349 FPS	387 FPS
medium	298 FPS	344 FPS
high	251 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	224 FPS
1440p
low	304 FPS	327 FPS
medium	270 FPS	296 FPS
high	228 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	191 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	202 FPS
medium	163 FPS	186 FPS
high	155 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	127 FPS

Open Core i7-13850HX Open EPYC 8124P

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13850HX	EPYC 8124P
1080p
low	647 FPS	856 FPS
medium	530 FPS	767 FPS
high	467 FPS	743 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	667 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	660 FPS
medium	491 FPS	573 FPS
high	427 FPS	546 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	487 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	432 FPS
medium	373 FPS	341 FPS
high	338 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	250 FPS

Open Core i7-13850HX Open EPYC 8124P

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13850HX	EPYC 8124P
1080p
low	910 FPS	902 FPS
medium	851 FPS	902 FPS
high	735 FPS	769 FPS
ultra	660 FPS	647 FPS
1440p
low	799 FPS	823 FPS
medium	712 FPS	707 FPS
high	615 FPS	596 FPS
ultra	542 FPS	488 FPS
4K
low	548 FPS	596 FPS
medium	497 FPS	521 FPS
high	444 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	388 FPS	372 FPS

Open Core i7-13850HX Open EPYC 8124P

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13850HX and EPYC 8124P

Core i7-13850HX

The Core i7-13850HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture. It features 20 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 36,409 points. Launch price was $428.

EPYC 8124P

The EPYC 8124P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.45 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 36,079 points. Launch price was $639.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13850HX packs 20 cores / 28 threads, while the EPYC 8124P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Core i7-13850HX has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Core i7-13850HX versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 8124P — a 55.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-13850HX (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.45 GHz). The Core i7-13850HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 8124P uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13850HX scores 36,409 against the EPYC 8124P's 36,079 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-13850HX. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13850HX vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 8124P.

Feature	Core i7-13850HX	EPYC 8124P
Cores / Threads	20 / 28+25%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+77%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.45 GHz+17%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	64 MB (total)+113%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)	Siena (2023−2024)
PassMark	36,409	36,079

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13850HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 8124P uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Core i7-13850HX versus 4800 on the EPYC 8124P — the Core i7-13850HX supports 15.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 8124P supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 192 — 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13850HX) vs 6 (EPYC 8124P). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13850HX) vs 96 (EPYC 8124P) — the EPYC 8124P offers 76 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Raptor Lake-HX (Core i7-13850HX) and SP6 (EPYC 8124P).

Feature	Core i7-13850HX	EPYC 8124P
Socket	FCBGA1964	SP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	5600+17%	4800
Max RAM Capacity	192	2048+967%
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	96+380%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-13850HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13850HX) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 8124P). The Core i7-13850HX includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the EPYC 8124P requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13850HX rivals Ryzen 7 8845HS; EPYC 8124P rivals Xeon Gold 6426Y.