EPYC 7303 vs i7-13700

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13700
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
24.17
+29.5%

Core i7-13700 outperforms EPYC 7303 by a significant 29% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-13700 and EPYC 7303 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking217336
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation47.3621.23
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency33.9113.10
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)5 September 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$384$604

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-13700 has 123% better value for money than EPYC 7303.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-13700 and EPYC 7303 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2432
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm7 nm
Die size257 mm22x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,300 million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-13700 and EPYC 7303 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
SocketFCLGA1700SP3
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700 and EPYC 7303. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-13700 and EPYC 7303 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13700 and EPYC 7303 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-13700 and EPYC 7303. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR4
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.6 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-13700 and EPYC 7303 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-13700 and EPYC 7303 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-13700 and EPYC 7303 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13700 and EPYC 7303.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
PCI Express lanes16128

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-13700 24.17
+29.5%
EPYC 7303 18.67

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-13700 36989
+29.5%
EPYC 7303 28572

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 24.17 18.67
Recency 4 January 2023 5 September 2023
Threads 24 32
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 130 Watt

i7-13700 has a 29.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7303, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 months, and 33.3% more threads.

The Core i7-13700 is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7303 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-13700 is a desktop processor while EPYC 7303 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-13700 and EPYC 7303, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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