Core i5-13400F vs EPYC 8324PN

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 i5-13400F

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +94.2% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 130W, a 65W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike EPYC 8324PN.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 128 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 8324PN, which brings 32 cores / 64 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while EPYC 8324PN mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

EPYC 8324PN

2023

Why buy it

✅+540% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 32 cores / 64 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,375 vs 25,029).
❌100% higher power demand at 130W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

EPYC 8324PN

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +94.2% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 130W, a 65W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike EPYC 8324PN.

Why buy it

✅+540% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 32 cores / 64 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 128 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 8324PN, which brings 32 cores / 64 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while EPYC 8324PN mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,375 vs 25,029).
❌100% higher power demand at 130W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13400F better than EPYC 8324PN?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 8324PN makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-13400F 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 i5-13400F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 94.2% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13400F is the better fit. You are getting 198.9% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core i5-13400F is the smarter buy today. Core i5-13400F is at an unclear MSRP at $196 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 94.2% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 8324PN 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 i5-13400F Benchmark Check

EPYC 8324PN Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	EPYC 8324PN
1080p
low	171 FPS	159 FPS
medium	158 FPS	131 FPS
high	132 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	142 FPS
medium	123 FPS	114 FPS
high	99 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	68 FPS
medium	74 FPS	58 FPS
high	59 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	EPYC 8324PN
1080p
low	545 FPS	209 FPS
medium	464 FPS	209 FPS
high	389 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	194 FPS
medium	403 FPS	176 FPS
high	345 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	120 FPS
medium	247 FPS	111 FPS
high	231 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	79 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	EPYC 8324PN
1080p
low	530 FPS	209 FPS
medium	449 FPS	209 FPS
high	415 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	209 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	209 FPS
medium	422 FPS	209 FPS
high	382 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	209 FPS
medium	331 FPS	209 FPS
high	296 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	209 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open EPYC 8324PN

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	EPYC 8324PN
1080p
low	626 FPS	209 FPS
medium	626 FPS	209 FPS
high	626 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	209 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	209 FPS
medium	626 FPS	209 FPS
high	598 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	209 FPS
medium	492 FPS	209 FPS
high	439 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	209 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and EPYC 8324PN

Core i5-13400F

The Core i5-13400F 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 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 25,029 points. Launch price was $196.

EPYC 8324PN

The EPYC 8324PN 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.05 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,375 points. Launch price was $2,125.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the EPYC 8324PN offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 8324PN has 22 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 8324PN — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.05 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 8324PN uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the EPYC 8324PN's 8,375 — a 99.7% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 8324PN.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	EPYC 8324PN
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	32 / 64+220%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+53%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+22%	2.05 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	128 MB (total)+540%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Siena (2023−2024)
PassMark	25,029+199%	8,375
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 8324PN uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	EPYC 8324PN
Socket	LGA1700	SP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) / not specified (EPYC 8324PN). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.