i5-13500 vs EPYC 7543

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7543
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 225 Watt
38.34
+91.5%
Core i5-13500
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
20.02

EPYC 7543 outperforms Core i5-13500 by an impressive 92% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7543 and Core i5-13500 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking76283
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation8.0464.31
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency16.1229.13
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)$3,761$242

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-13500 has 700% better value for money than EPYC 7543.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7543 and Core i5-13500 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads6420
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data154 MHz
Multiplier28no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm+10 nm
Die size8x 81 mm2257 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors33,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7543 and Core i5-13500 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
SocketSP31700
Power consumption (TDP)225 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7543 and Core i5-13500. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

EPYC 7543 and Core i5-13500 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7543 and Core i5-13500 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7543 and Core i5-13500. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size4 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.795 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7543 and Core i5-13500.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes12816

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 7543 38.34
+91.5%
i5-13500 20.02

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 7543 60901
+91.5%
i5-13500 31794

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 38.34 20.02
Recency 15 March 2021 4 January 2023
Physical cores 32 14
Threads 64 20
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 7543 has a 91.5% higher aggregate performance score, 128.6% more physical cores and 220% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

i5-13500, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 246.2% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7543 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-13500 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7543 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-13500 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7543 and Core i5-13500, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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