AMD EPYC 4344P vs Intel Core i7-13700K Comparison

The AMD EPYC 4344P and Intel Core i7-13700K both sit at the 89th percentile in the database's CPU rankings, yet their average benchmark scores tell different stories: 45122 for the EPYC and 46881 for the Core i7. In 17 direct head-to-head tests, the Intel part wins 15 and the AMD part wins 2. That lopsided result, however, hides a more nuanced picture involving single-core Cinebench wins, power envelopes, and platform features that point to different use cases.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the AMD EPYC 4344P wins 2.

Q: Where does the AMD EPYC 4344P beat the Intel Core i7-13700K?

A: The EPYC wins Cinebench R15 single-core (407 vs 303, a 34.3% advantage) and Cinebench R23 single-core (4042 vs 2116, a 91% advantage).

Q: How do the two compare in multi-core workloads?

A: Intel leads every multi-core test in the head-to-head set: Cinebench R15 multi-core 4507.5 vs 2886 (36% lower for AMD), R20 multi-core 16292 vs 12027 (26.2% lower), R23 multi-core 30745 vs 28636 (6.9% lower), and Passmark multithread 45887 vs 33325 (27.4% lower).

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The EPYC 4344P has 8 cores and 16 threads; the Core i7-13700K has 16 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Which CPU supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD EPYC 4344P supports DDR5 only. The EPYC records a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s; the Intel part's bandwidth is not listed in the database.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD EPYC 4344P and the Intel Core i7-13700K list ECC memory support as true.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different design philosophies. The EPYC 4344P is built on Zen 4 (Raphael) at TSMC's 5 nm process, with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Core i7-13700K uses Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-S) on Intel's 10 nm process, with a 257 mm² die; the database does not record a transistor count for the Intel part. The EPYC's smaller die and newer node help explain its 65 W TDP versus the Intel part's 125 W TDP, a substantial difference that matters for system cooling and power delivery.

Core organization differs sharply. The EPYC has 8 cores and 16 threads, all uniform Zen 4 cores. The Core i7 has 16 cores and 24 threads, a hybrid arrangement typical of Raptor Lake. Cache hierarchies also diverge: the EPYC provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3; the Core i7 provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more L1 and L2 per core, while the AMD part has slightly more shared L3. These cache differences may explain why the EPYC excels in certain single-threaded Cinebench runs while the Core i7 dominates elsewhere.

Platform features diverge as well. The EPYC uses AMD Socket AM5 and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 28 CPU lanes; the Core i7 uses Intel Socket 1700 and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. The EPYC integrates Radeon Graphics, while the Core i7 integrates UHD Graphics 770. The EPYC targets the server/workstation segment, the Core i7 targets desktop. The EPYC was released on 2024-05-20, the Core i7 on 2022-09-26. The EPYC has a locked multiplier; the Core i7 is multiplier-unlocked, which suggests overclocking headroom for the Intel part. The EPYC's part number is 100-000001479, the Core i7's is SRMB8.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head set contains 17 tests, and the Intel Core i7-13700K dominates. Its largest margin comes in Passmark floating point math, where it scores 114867 against the EPYC's 63309, a 44.9% deficit for the AMD part. Integer math also favors Intel heavily: 154446 vs 105779, a 31.5% gap. Data compression shows a 32.4% gap (595292 vs 402701), and data encryption a 26.4% gap (33249 vs 24476). Passmark multithread lands at 45887 vs 33325, a 27.4% gap, and physics at 2716 vs 1987, a 26.8% gap. Random string sorting goes 62670 vs 49001 (21.8% lower for AMD), extended instructions 36625 vs 29582 (19.2% lower), and find prime numbers 191 vs 165 (13.6% lower). Passmark single thread is 4333 vs 3526, an 18.6% gap.

In Cinebench, Intel wins the multi-core tests: R15 multi-core 4507.5 vs 2886 (36% lower for AMD), R20 multi-core 16292 vs 12027 (26.2% lower), and R23 multi-core 30745 vs 28636 (6.9% lower). Intel also wins Cinebench R20 single-core, 2299 vs 1697, a 26.2% gap. The R23 multi-core margin is the narrowest of Intel's wins, suggesting the EPYC's Zen 4 cores are competitive in that specific rendering workload despite having half the core count.

The AMD EPYC 4344P takes the two remaining tests, both single-core Cinebench runs. In R15 single-core it scores 407 against Intel's 303, a 34.3% advantage. In R23 single-core it scores 4042 against Intel's 2116, a 91% advantage. That 91% margin is the largest single win in either direction across the entire head-to-head set. The pattern is curious: AMD wins two of the three Cinebench single-core tests, yet loses the Passmark single-thread test by 18.6%. The data suggests the EPYC's Zen 4 cores are highly effective in certain single-threaded rendering workloads, while the Core i7's higher boost clock (5.40 GHz vs 5.30 GHz) and larger per-core cache may help in other single-threaded tasks.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD EPYC 4344P | Intel Core i7-13700K |

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

| Cores | 8 | 16 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base clock | 3.80 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.30 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Raphael | Raptor Lake-S |

| Process node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 6,570 million | not recorded |

| Die size | 71 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 32 MB shared | 30 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | not recorded |

| ECC | true | true |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 28 lanes | Gen 5, 20 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Server/Workstation | Desktop |

| Release date | 2024-05-20 | 2022-09-26 |

| Launch MSRP | $329 | $409 |

| Multiplier unlocked | false | true |

| Part number | 100-000001479 | SRMB8 |

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear overall winner in raw performance: the Intel Core i7-13700K wins 15 of 17 head-to-head tests and posts a higher average benchmark score (46881 vs 45122). Both sit at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46971, 0.2% higher) and the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022, 0.3% higher), while the EPYC's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-12900KS (45094, 0.1% higher) and the Core i5-14600 (44889, 0.5% higher). The EPYC's average score is 1.2% above the Ryzen 5 7500X3D and 1.5% above the Core Ultra X9 388H.

For users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, the Core i7-13700K is the choice from this data. It leads in every multi-core test, every Passmark workload, and even one Cinebench single-core test. The EPYC 4344P, however, wins the two most dramatic single-core Cinebench tests, offers ECC memory, a 65 W TDP, 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and a higher recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Its launch MSRP is $329, while the Core i7's launch MSRP is $409. The EPYC targets the server/workstation segment, which aligns with its ECC support and lower power envelope.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-13700K wins in every Passmark workload recorded in the head-to-head set: data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single thread. It also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core, R20 multi-core, R20 single-core, and R23 multi-core. That makes it the stronger choice for heavily threaded rendering, compression, encryption, and general compute tasks. Its 16 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 5.40 GHz boost clock and an unlocked multiplier, give it a broad performance advantage across most recorded workloads.

The AMD EPYC 4344P wins Cinebench R15 single-core and Cinebench R23 single-core, with margins of 34.3% and 91% respectively. Those results indicate a strong single-threaded rendering capability in those specific workloads. Beyond benchmarks, the EPYC's platform features point to server and workstation use: ECC memory support, 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, a 65 W TDP, and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Core i7 counters with DDR4 and DDR5 support, an unlocked multiplier, and a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The data suggests a clear split: the Core i7 for desktop users who want maximum throughput across a wide range of tasks, and the EPYC for server or workstation builds where ECC, lower power, and single-threaded Cinebench performance take priority.