AMD EPYC 4245P vs Intel Core i5-13600KF Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split is decisive but not uniform. The Intel Core i5-13600KF wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD EPYC 4245P takes 4. That headline count, however, hides a clear thematic division: Intel dominates throughput and content-creation workloads, while AMD wins specific single-threaded and specialized math tasks.

The Intel part is the clear leader in rendering and compression. In the Cinebench suite, the i5-13600KF wins every single test, multicore and singlecore alike, with deltas hovering around 16%. The same story plays out in PassMark's data compression, where Intel leads by 28.6%, and in data encryption, where the gap widens to 31.5%. Floating point math also belongs to Intel, with a 35.9% advantage, the largest margin in the entire comparison. Integer math, multithread performance, and random string sorting all fall to Intel with deltas between 17.1% and 22.1%. For anyone running long renders, batch compression jobs, or heavily parallel compute, the data points squarely at the i5-13600KF.

The AMD EPYC 4245P wins in three distinct areas: single-thread PassMark performance, prime number finding, and physics simulation. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4575 beats Intel's 4118 by 11.1%, a notable reversal given that Intel wins every singlecore Cinebench test. The EPYC also posts a 27% advantage in find prime numbers, a workload that rewards integer latency and branch handling. Physics simulation goes to AMD by 18.5%, a result that suggests its architecture handles certain constraint-based calculations more efficiently.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. The Intel Core i5-13600KF is the general-purpose compute winner, particularly for multithreaded tasks and memory-heavy operations like compression and encryption. The AMD EPYC 4245P is the better choice for specific single-threaded integer workloads and physics calculations, despite being a server-oriented part. In average benchmark score, the EPYC sits at 39215 against Intel's 38103, a 2.9% overall edge in the database's aggregate metric, but that aggregate is pulled up by AMD's strong PassMark single-thread result and does not reflect the balance of the head-to-head tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD EPYC 4245P is built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Grado, using a 4 nm process from TSMC. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads on a 70.6 mm² die with 8,315 million transistors. The Intel Core i5-13600KF uses Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-S, on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die. Intel's part is physically much larger and uses an older process node, but it compensates with 14 cores and 20 threads.

Core configuration is the most consequential difference. Intel's 14 cores include a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores, a design that allows it to present 20 threads to the operating system. AMD's 6 cores are full Zen 5 cores with simultaneous multithreading, yielding 12 threads. That 8-thread deficit is the primary reason Intel dominates multicore benchmarks despite AMD's architectural advantages.

Cache hierarchies differ in total capacity and allocation. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 per core. Intel allocates 2 MB of L2 per core, double AMD's 1 MB per core, giving Intel a per-core cache advantage. In L3, AMD shares 32 MB across all cores, while Intel shares 24 MB. AMD's larger shared L3 pool may benefit workloads that reuse a big working set, but the head-to-head data shows Intel still wins most memory-sensitive tests.

Clock speeds favor AMD in raw terms. The EPYC 4245P has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, compared to Intel's 3.50 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost. AMD also has a much lower TDP of 65 watts against Intel's 125 watts, a meaningful difference for dense server deployments.

Platform support diverges sharply. AMD uses Socket AM5 with DDR5 memory, dual-channel, and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel uses Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel memory. The EPYC includes integrated Radeon Graphics, while the i5-13600KF has no integrated graphics. PCIe lanes also differ: AMD provides Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16. AMD's part is locked, while Intel's multiplier is unlocked for overclocking.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results are remarkably consistent. In Cinebench R15 multicore, Intel scores 3198 against AMD's 2682, a 16.1% lead. The singlecore test shows 451 against 378, a 16.2% gap. Cinebench R20 repeats the pattern: Intel wins multicore 13325 to 11179 and singlecore 1881 to 1577, both at 16.1% and 16.2% deltas respectively. Cinebench R23 shows Intel at 31727 versus 26618 in multicore and 4479 versus 3757 in singlecore, again with a 16.1% delta. The consistency across all six Cinebench tests suggests a fixed architectural efficiency difference rather than workload-specific variance.

PassMark results tell a more varied story. Data compression heavily favors Intel: 475505 to 339408, a 28.6% margin. Data encryption is even more lopsided at 31.5%, with Intel scoring 26957 against AMD's 18466. Extended instructions go to Intel by a narrower 8%, 28865 to 26547. Floating point math shows Intel's biggest win at 35.9%, 90424 to 57965. Integer math favors Intel by 22.1%, 122169 to 95120. Multithread performance gives Intel 37488 against 31063, a 17.1% lead. Random string sorting goes to Intel 50851 to 39916, a 21.5% margin.

AMD's wins are concentrated and substantial. Find prime numbers favors AMD heavily: 193 to 152, a 27% advantage. Physics simulation gives AMD 2637 against Intel's 2226, an 18.5% lead. The PassMark single-thread test, recorded twice in the database as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, shows AMD at 4575 versus 4118, an 11.1% advantage in both entries.

The pattern is clear: Intel wins every rendering and most math workloads, while AMD's wins come in prime number computation, physics, and PassMark's single-thread metric. Notably, AMD's PassMark single-thread win does not translate to Cinebench singlecore, where Intel leads by 16.1%. This divergence indicates that the two benchmarks stress different aspects of single-threaded performance.

The Verdict

Choose the Intel Core i5-13600KF for almost any multithreaded workload. It wins all three Cinebench versions in both multicore and singlecore, leads by 28.6% in data compression, 31.5% in encryption, 35.9% in floating point math, and 22.1% in integer math. Its 14 cores and 20 threads provide a decisive throughput advantage that no amount of architectural refinement in AMD's 6-core part can overcome. The i5-13600KF is the clear pick for rendering, compression, encryption, and general compute.

Choose the AMD EPYC 4245P if your workload matches its specific strengths. It wins prime number finding by 27%, physics simulation by 18.5%, and PassMark single-thread by 11.1%. It also offers a 65 watt TDP against Intel's 125 watts, integrated Radeon Graphics, more PCIe lanes at 24 versus 16, and a larger 32 MB shared L3 cache. For server or workstation deployments where power efficiency and platform features matter more than raw multithread throughput, the EPYC 4245P has a legitimate case.

The aggregate benchmark scores are close: AMD at 39215, Intel at 38103, a difference of roughly 2.9%. Both sit at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. But the head-to-head data is not close. Intel wins 13 of 17 tests, and its margins in the most demanding workloads are often two to three times larger than AMD's margins in its winning tests. The i5-13600KF is the stronger processor by the weight of evidence, with the EPYC 4245P serving as a specialized alternative for specific integer and physics tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600KF scores 31727 in Cinebench R23 multicore, which is 16.1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4245P's 26618.

Q: Does the AMD EPYC 4245P win any single-threaded tests?

A: Yes. The EPYC 4245P wins PassMark single-thread with a score of 4575, an 11.1% advantage over the i5-13600KF's 4118. However, Intel wins all Cinebench singlecore tests, including R23 singlecore at 4479 versus 3757.

Q: What is the largest performance margin in the comparison?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600KF leads by 35.9% in PassMark floating point math, scoring 90424 against the EPYC 4245P's 57965.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD EPYC 4245P supports DDR5 only with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-13600KF supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The AMD EPYC 4245P includes Radeon Graphics. The Intel Core i5-13600KF has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD EPYC 4245P provides Gen 5 with 24 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel Core i5-13600KF provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD EPYC 4245P | Intel Core i5-13600KF |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 3.90 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Grado | Raptor Lake-S |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | 257 mm² |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not specified |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not specified |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | None |

| Market Segment | Server/Workstation | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-05-12 | 2022-09-26 |

| Launch MSRP | $239 | $294 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |