AMD EPYC 7513 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded benchmarks split this pairing almost evenly, with the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus taking 9 wins and the AMD EPYC 7513 taking 8 wins in the head-to-head tests. The database shows a clear specialization: the EPYC 7513 dominates in raw multi-threaded rendering, integer math, and memory-sensitive compression workloads, while the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus leads in floating-point math, prime-number finding, and single-threaded PassMark scores. For a server or workstation environment prioritizing Cinebench R23 multi-core throughput, the EPYC 7513 delivers a 14% margin over the Intel part. Conversely, for desktop users who need peak single-thread performance and fast floating-point execution, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is the better choice, as indicated by its 51.1% lead in PassMark single-thread and 33.9% lead in floating-point math. The EPYC 7513 also holds a 102.5% advantage in Cinebench R15 single-core, which is an anomaly worth noting in the FAQ section.

The average benchmark score for the EPYC 7513 is 102,244, placing it at the 97th percentile among all CPUs tracked. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus averages 93,785, at the 96th percentile. The EPYC 7513's nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 8324P, which scores 1.1% higher on average, while the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus sits effectively tied with the Intel Xeon 6520P, showing a 0% delta. In practical terms, the EPYC 7513 is the stronger overall compute engine in the database, but the Intel chip wins the specific workloads that matter for interactive and single-threaded tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD EPYC 7513 scores 50,431 versus 44,253 for the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, a 14% advantage for the EPYC part. This is one of the largest multi-core wins recorded for the AMD chip.

Q: Why does the Intel chip win PassMark single-thread by such a large margin?

A: The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus records 5,068 in PassMark single-thread, against 2,479 for the EPYC 7513. That is a 51.1% lead, driven by the Intel chip's higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz compared to 3.65 GHz for the AMD part, though the database does not attribute the score to any single clock factor.

Q: Does the EPYC 7513 have any single-thread advantage at all?

A: Yes, surprisingly. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the EPYC 7513 scores 717 against 354 for the Intel chip, a 102.5% difference. However, in Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core, the EPYC leads by 13.4% and 191.9% respectively, with the R23 result showing 7,119 versus 2,439.

Q: Which processor is better for integer-heavy workloads?

A: The AMD EPYC 7513 wins PassMark integer math with 272,145 against 175,986 for the Intel chip, a 54.6% margin. The EPYC also leads in data compression by 15.9% and in physics by 25.9%.

Q: What about floating-point performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus dominates, scoring 229,491 in PassMark floating-point math versus 151,713 for the EPYC 7513, a 33.9% lead. Intel also wins extended instructions by 11.1% and prime-number finding by 38.2%.

Q: Which processor has better memory bandwidth?

A: The EPYC 7513 supports eight-channel DDR4 memory with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus uses dual-channel DDR5 at 115.2 GB/s. The EPYC's bandwidth is nearly double, which likely contributes to its data compression win.

Architecture Differences

The AMD EPYC 7513 is built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Milan, using a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 33,200 million transistors across a multi-chip module with 8 dies, each measuring 81 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, part of the Core Ultra Series 2, uses the Arrow Lake Refresh codename on a 3 nm process, also from TSMC, with 17,800 million transistors on a single 243 mm² die.

Core configuration differs sharply. The EPYC 7513 has 32 cores and 64 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads, meaning no hyperthreading on the Intel part. Cache hierarchies diverge accordingly: the EPYC allocates 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, plus a large 128 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has 192 KB L1 and 3 MB L2 per core, with a much smaller 36 MB shared L3.

Memory architecture is a key differentiator. The EPYC 7513 uses eight-channel DDR4 with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth, whereas the Intel part uses dual-channel DDR5 with 115.2 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: the EPYC offers Gen 4 with 128 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip includes integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units; the EPYC has no integrated graphics.

The EPYC 7513 targets the server/workstation segment on AMD Socket SP3, while the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1851. The Intel chip has an unlocked multiplier, the AMD chip does not. Production status for both is listed as Active.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on every major specification field. The EPYC 7513 has 32 cores and 64 threads, versus 24 cores and 24 threads for the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. Base clocks are 2.60 GHz for the EPYC and 3.70 GHz for the Intel chip; boost clocks are 3.65 GHz and 5.50 GHz, respectively. The EPYC has a 200 W TDP, the Intel part 125 W.

Process node: 7 nm for AMD, 3 nm for Intel. Transistor count: 33,200 million versus 17,800 million. Die size: 8x 81 mm² versus 243 mm². Cache: L1 is 64 KB per core versus 192 KB per core, L2 is 512 KB per core versus 3 MB per core, and L3 is 128 MB shared versus 36 MB shared. Memory support: DDR4 eight-channel versus DDR5 dual-channel, with bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s versus 115.2 GB/s. PCIe: Gen 4 with 128 lanes versus Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics: none versus Arc Xe-LPG 64EU.

The EPYC 7513 launched on 2021-03-14 with a launch MSRP of $2840. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus launched on 2026-03-10 with a launch MSRP of $299. The EPYC's part number is 100-000000334100-100000334WOF; the Intel part number is SA4V6. Market segments are Server/Workstation versus Desktop.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the AMD EPYC 7513 comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 7,119 versus 2,439 for the Intel chip, a 191.9% lead. This is followed by a 102.5% advantage in Cinebench R15 single-core, 717 versus 354. In multi-core Cinebench R23, the EPYC leads by 14%, scoring 50,431 against 44,253. The EPYC also wins PassMark integer math by 54.6% (272,145 versus 175,986), physics by 25.9% (5,118 versus 4,064), data compression by 15.9% (932,240 versus 804,322), data encryption by 7.7% (63,628 versus 59,097), and random string sorting by 8% (104,660 versus 96,945).

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus takes its biggest win in PassMark single-thread, scoring 5,068 against 2,479, a 51.1% margin. It also wins floating-point math by 33.9% (229,491 versus 151,713), prime-number finding by 38.2% (615 versus 380), and extended instructions by 11.1% (63,506 versus 56,451). In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Intel chip leads by 13.4% (24,461 versus 21,181), and in Cinebench R15 multi-core by 23.6% (6,656 versus 5,083). The Intel part also wins PassMark multithread by 13.5% (68,574 versus 59,331) and Cinebench R20 single-core by 13.4% (3,453 versus 2,989).

Notably, the Intel chip's Cinebench R15 single-core score of 354 is far below its R20 and R23 single-core results, while the EPYC 7513's R15 single-core score of 717 is disproportionately high. This inconsistency suggests the database may have recorded an outlier for the Intel part in that specific test, as its R20 single-core score of 3,453 is 13.4% higher than the EPYC's 2,989. The overall pattern is clear: the EPYC 7513 is the multi-threaded rendering and integer-workload champion, while the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus excels at floating-point, prime-finding, and single-threaded PassMark tasks. The EPYC's 97th percentile ranking versus the Intel chip's 96th percentile, combined with the 8-9 split in head-to-head wins, indicates a close but specialized pairing.