i3-13100F vs EPYC 73F3

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 73F3
2021
16 cores / 32 threads, 240 Watt
29.02
+215%
Core i3-13100F
2023
4 cores / 8 threads, 58 Watt
9.21

EPYC 73F3 outperforms Core i3-13100F by a whopping 215% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 73F3 and Core i3-13100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking153835
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.6453.81
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency11.4415.02
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date15 March 2021 (3 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,521$109

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-13100F has 710% better value for money than EPYC 73F3.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 73F3 and Core i3-13100F 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads328
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.5 GHz
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm+Intel 7 nm
Die size8x 81 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors33,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 73F3 and Core i3-13100F 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 configuration21
SocketSP3FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)240 Watt58 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 73F3 and Core i3-13100F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

EPYC 73F3 and Core i3-13100F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 73F3 and Core i3-13100F are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 73F3 and Core i3-13100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size4 TiB192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth204.795 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 73F3 and Core i3-13100F.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes12820

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.

EPYC 73F3 29.02
+215%
i3-13100F 9.21

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.

EPYC 73F3 46103
+215%
i3-13100F 14636

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.02 9.21
Recency 15 March 2021 4 January 2023
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 32 8
Power consumption (TDP) 240 Watt 58 Watt

EPYC 73F3 has a 215.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

i3-13100F, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 313.8% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 73F3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-13100F in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 73F3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-13100F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 73F3 and Core i3-13100F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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