AMD EPYC 7262 vs Intel Core i9-13900TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD EPYC 7262 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900TE has a TDP of 35 watts, while the AMD EPYC 7262 has a TDP of 155 watts.

Q: Which processor supports more memory channels?

A: The AMD EPYC 7262 supports eight-channel memory, whereas the Intel Core i9-13900TE supports dual-channel memory.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i9-13900TE and the AMD EPYC 7262 support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900TE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD EPYC 7262 has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the difference in PCIe support?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900TE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD EPYC 7262 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 128 lanes (CPU only).

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i9-13900TE is built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-S die, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD EPYC 7262 uses AMD's Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Rome, and is manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. The EPYC 7262 integrates 15,200 million transistors across a 4x 74 mm² die configuration, while the Intel chip has a die size of 257 mm².

The core counts diverge sharply. The Intel part offers 24 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD part provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ as well: the Intel chip runs at 1000.00 MHz base with a 5.00 GHz boost, whereas the AMD chip has a 3.20 GHz base and a 3.40 GHz boost. This means the Intel processor relies on a high boost clock and many cores, while the AMD processor runs at a higher sustained base frequency with fewer threads.

Cache layouts are also distinct. The Intel Core i9-13900TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD EPYC 7262 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of L3 per die, with a total L3 of 128 MB. The AMD chip's larger aggregate L3 cache reflects its multi-die server design.

Memory support differs in both type and width. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus. The AMD chip supports DDR4 only but through an eight-channel memory bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. The Intel part does not have a listed memory bandwidth figure in the database.

PCIe capabilities are another major split. The Intel Core i9-13900TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD EPYC 7262 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 128 lanes (CPU only). The EPYC's lane count is eight times higher, which aligns with its server/workstation positioning.

Socket and platform requirements differ completely. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, while the AMD part uses AMD Socket SP3. The Intel processor includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD processor has none. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records six Cinebench comparisons between the Intel Core i9-13900TE and the AMD EPYC 7262, and the Intel processor wins all six. The margins are consistent, ranging from 4.4% to 4.6% across every test.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel chip scores 1861 against the AMD chip's 1780, a 4.6% lead. In the single-core portion of R15, the Intel chip scores 262 versus 251, a 4.4% advantage. The same pattern appears in Cinebench R20: the Intel chip scores 7758 multicore versus 7418, a 4.6% lead, and 1094 single-core versus 1047, a 4.5% lead.

Cinebench R23 shows the most pronounced results. The Intel Core i9-13900TE scores 18472 in multicore, while the AMD EPYC 7262 scores 17662, a 4.6% difference. In single-core R23, the Intel chip scores 2607 against 2493, again a 4.6% margin.

The consistency of these deltas is notable. Across all six tests, the Intel processor leads by almost the same percentage, which suggests the performance gap is structural rather than workload-specific. The Intel chip's advantage in single-core tests (4.4% to 4.6%) is nearly identical to its advantage in multicore tests (4.6% in all three R15, R20, and R23 multicore runs). This indicates that the Intel part's higher boost clock and architecture efficiency benefit both lightly threaded and fully threaded workloads.

The average benchmark score in the database places the Intel chip at 5342, compared to the AMD chip's 5109. The Intel part sits at the 60th percentile among all CPUs, and the AMD part also sits at the 60th percentile, placing them in the same overall tier despite the consistent head-to-head wins.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear winner in raw benchmark performance: the Intel Core i9-13900TE outperforms the AMD EPYC 7262 in every Cinebench test recorded, with margins between 4.4% and 4.6%. The Intel chip also offers more cores, more threads, a smaller process node mismatch in its favor on clock speed, and integrated graphics. However, the AMD EPYC 7262 counters with eight-channel memory, 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and a much larger total L3 cache of 128 MB.

For users who prioritize single-threaded responsiveness and multicore throughput in standard desktop workloads, the Intel Core i9-13900TE is the stronger choice based on the benchmark data. It wins all six recorded tests and does so with a lower TDP of 35 watts versus 155 watts. The EPYC 7262, by contrast, is positioned for server and workstation environments where memory bandwidth, PCIe lane count, and ECC support across many channels matter more than raw Cinebench scores.

The AMD EPYC 7262's launch MSRP is $575. The Intel Core i9-13900TE has no launch MSRP recorded in the database, so no price comparison can be made.

The choice depends on platform needs. If the workload benefits from eight-channel memory and 128 PCIe lanes, the EPYC 7262 provides infrastructure that the Intel part cannot match. If the workload is defined by Cinebench-style rendering and general compute, the Intel part wins every recorded test.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core i9-13900TE | AMD EPYC 7262 |

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

| Cores | 24 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 1000.00 MHz | 3.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 155 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket SP3 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 2 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-S | Rome |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not listed | 15,200 million |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | 4x 74 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 36 MB (shared) | 32 MB (per die), 128 MB total |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Eight-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 204.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 128 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | None |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Server/Workstation |

| Release Date | 2023-01-03 | 2019-08-06 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $575 |

| Part Number | SRMG1 | 100-000000041 |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-13900TE wins in all six recorded Cinebench benchmarks. Its multicore advantage is 4.6% in R15, R20, and R23, and its single-core advantage ranges from 4.4% to 4.6%. This makes it the better choice for workloads that resemble Cinebench: rendering, media encoding, and general compute tasks that scale with core count and clock speed. It also wins on core and thread count (24 cores and 32 threads versus 8 cores and 16 threads), on boost clock (5.00 GHz versus 3.40 GHz), and on integrated graphics, which the AMD part lacks entirely. The Intel chip also has a much lower TDP at 35 watts, which is an advantage in power-constrained environments.

The AMD EPYC 7262 wins in platform-level specifications, even though it loses every benchmark. It offers eight-channel memory with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part is dual-channel with no listed bandwidth. It provides 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus the Intel part's 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. Its total L3 cache is 128 MB versus 36 MB. These features make it suited for server and workstation deployments where memory throughput, I/O expansion, and cache capacity are critical. The EPYC 7262 also has a higher base clock of 3.20 GHz versus 1000.00 MHz, which may help in steady-state server workloads that do not rely on boost behavior.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not a distinguishing factor. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part uses an eight-channel memory bus, which is a major architectural advantage for memory-intensive server tasks, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, offering memory type flexibility on a desktop platform.

In summary, the Intel Core i9-13900TE is the benchmark winner across all recorded tests, while the AMD EPYC 7262 is the platform winner in memory bandwidth, PCIe lane count, and aggregate cache size. The choice between them should be guided by whether the workload is compute-bound, favoring the Intel chip, or I/O and memory-bound, favoring the AMD chip.