AMD EPYC 4124P vs Intel Core i5-13500H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD EPYC 4124P has a higher average benchmark score of 23,167, compared to the Intel Core i5-13500H's 22,468. Despite this, the Intel part sits at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 76th percentile.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The AMD EPYC 4124P wins the R23 multi-core test with a score of 15,264, which is 8.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13500H's 14,081.

Q: In PassMark single-thread testing, which processor is faster?

A: The AMD EPYC 4124P is faster, scoring 3,897 compared to the Intel Core i5-13500H's 3,397, a 14.7% advantage for AMD.

Q: What is the biggest margin of victory in the head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500H wins PassMark floating point math by 39.5%, scoring 52,123 against the EPYC 4124P's 31,518.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD EPYC 4124P supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i5-13500H does not.

Q: What are the release dates for these two processors?

A: The AMD EPYC 4124P was released on May 20, 2024, while the Intel Core i5-13500H was released on January 3, 2023.

The Verdict

The AMD EPYC 4124P and Intel Core i5-13500H serve different primary markets, and the data reflects that split. The EPYC 4124P is a server/workstation part on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, while the Core i5-13500H is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1744.

For users prioritizing single-thread performance and newer architectural efficiency, the EPYC 4124P is the clear choice. It leads by 21.4% in Cinebench R23 single-core, by 14.7% in PassMark single-thread, and by 20.3% in PassMark find prime numbers. Its 5.10 GHz boost clock and Zen 4 architecture on a 5 nm process deliver results that the Intel part, with its 4.70 GHz boost and 10 nm process, cannot match in these tests.

For users focused on multi-threaded throughput and math-heavy workloads, the Intel Core i5-13500H is the better pick. It wins 11 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks, including PassMark floating point math by 39.5%, PassMark integer math by 27.3%, and PassMark multithread by 15.1%. Its 12 cores and 16 threads provide a substantial core-count advantage over the EPYC's 4 cores and 8 threads.

The average benchmark scores are close, with the EPYC 4124P at 23,167 and the Core i5-13500H at 22,468, a difference of only 699 points. However, the distribution of wins matters more than the average. The EPYC 4124P wins 6 tests, while the Intel part wins 11.

The choice comes down to workload. The EPYC 4124P suits single-thread-sensitive applications, ECC memory requirements, and server/workstation use cases. The Core i5-13500H suits mobile deployments, floating-point and integer-heavy tasks, and scenarios demanding higher multi-threaded scores.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-13500H dominates the multi-core and math-oriented tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2,304 versus the EPYC's 1,538, a 33.2% advantage. The gap narrows in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where Intel leads 7,464 to 6,410, a 14.1% margin. In PassMark floating point math, the Intel part is 39.5% ahead, scoring 52,123 against 31,518. PassMark integer math shows a 27.3% lead for Intel, 72,724 versus 52,855. PassMark multithread favors Intel by 15.1%, 21,366 versus 18,139. PassMark physics also goes to Intel, 1,289 versus 1,087, a 15.7% margin.

The AMD EPYC 4124P fights back in single-thread and specific scalar workloads. Cinebench R23 single-core is a major win for AMD, 2,154 versus 1,775, a 21.4% lead. PassMark single-thread shows AMD ahead by 14.7%, 3,897 versus 3,397. PassMark find prime numbers goes to AMD by 20.3%, 89 versus 74. PassMark extended instructions is nearly even, with AMD winning by just 1.2%, 15,049 versus 14,872.

The most striking reversal is in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Despite having only 4 cores and 8 threads, the EPYC 4124P outscores the 12-core, 16-thread Core i5-13500H by 8.4%, 15,264 versus 14,081. This suggests the Zen 4 architecture and higher boost clock compensate for the core deficit in this specific test.

Other Intel wins include PassMark data compression by 19.5%, 254,661 versus 204,926; PassMark data encryption by 22.1%, 14,938 versus 11,630; PassMark random string sorting by 13.2%, 27,955 versus 24,259. Intel also wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 13.3%, 249 versus 216, and Cinebench R20 single-core by 14.2%, 1,053 versus 904.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD EPYC 4124P has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i5-13500H has 12 cores and 16 threads.

Clock speeds also diverge. The EPYC 4124P has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Core i5-13500H has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Thermal design power differs: the EPYC 4124P has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Core i5-13500H has a TDP of 45 watts.

Sockets are incompatible. The EPYC 4124P uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Core i5-13500H uses Intel BGA 1744.

Memory support differs. The EPYC 4124P supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Core i5-13500H supports DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4, LPDDR4X, LPDDR5, and LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, but has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database.

ECC memory support is exclusive to the EPYC 4124P. The Core i5-13500H does not support ECC.

PCIe lane counts differ: the EPYC 4124P offers Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the Core i5-13500H offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ: the EPYC 4124P has Radeon Graphics, while the Core i5-13500H has Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

Market segments differ: the EPYC 4124P is for Server/Workstation, while the Core i5-13500H is for Mobile.

The launch MSRP for the EPYC 4124P is $149. The Core i5-13500H has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD EPYC 4124P is built on Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, and belongs to the EPYC 4004 series. It uses a 5 nm process from TSMC, with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die.

The Intel Core i5-13500H is built on Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-H, and belongs to the 13th Gen Core series. It uses a 10 nm process from Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The EPYC 4124P has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-13500H has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

The EPYC 4124P's L3 cache is 32 MB shared, which is 14 MB larger than the Core i5-13500H's 18 MB shared L3 cache. However, the Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches.

The process node difference is notable: 5 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. This contributes to the EPYC's higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz and its single-thread advantages.

Neither processor has unlocked multipliers. The EPYC 4124P is listed with part number 100-000001570, while the Core i5-13500H has part number SRMLGSRMHY.

Both processors are listed as Active in production status. The EPYC 4124P's generation is listed as EPYC (Zen 4 (Raphael)), while the Core i5-13500H's generation is listed as Core i5 (Raptor Lake-H).