AMD EPYC 7713P vs Intel Core i7-10700F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents an unusually one-sided comparison. Across all six shared Cinebench tests, the AMD EPYC 7713P wins every single matchup, and the margins are consistently massive. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the EPYC scores 6978 against the Core i7-10700F's 1379, a delta of 406%. The single-core R15 test shows a similar gap: 984 versus 194, a 407.2% advantage. This pattern repeats through every Cinebench iteration, with deltas ranging from 405.7% to 407.2% across R20 and R23, both multi-core and single-core.

The consistency of these margins is remarkable. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the EPYC 7713P posts 29076 while the i7-10700F manages 5749, a 405.8% difference. The R20 single-core result shows 4104 versus 811, a 406% gap. Moving to R23, the multi-core scores are 69229 against 13689, a 405.7% delta, and single-core comes in at 9773 versus 1932, a 405.8% difference. The narrowest margin between the two in any test is still over four times the i7's score.

The i7-10700F has no countervailing wins in the shared benchmark suite. The head-to-head table records 6 wins for the EPYC 7713P and 0 for the Intel part. However, the Intel processor does have additional benchmarks in the database that the EPYC does not share, including 3DMark and PassMark tests. Those results show the i7-10700F producing a 3DMark max-thread score of 6679, a single-thread score of 793, and a PassMark multithread score of 16227. These are useful reference points for the i7's standalone capabilities, but they do not alter the head-to-head comparison where the two chips meet.

Where Each One Wins

The EPYC 7713P wins in every category where both processors were tested. That includes all Cinebench workloads, which are widely used for evaluating both rendering performance and general CPU throughput. The 64-core, 128-thread configuration translates directly into overwhelming multi-threaded performance: the R23 multi-core score of 69229 is in a completely different class from the i7's 13689. For workloads like video rendering, 3D scene compilation, scientific simulation, or any task that scales across many cores, the EPYC's advantage is not incremental, it is structural.

The single-core results are more surprising at first glance. The i7-10700F has a much higher boost clock (4.80 GHz versus 3.68 GHz), yet the EPYC still wins single-core Cinebench by roughly 4x in every test. The R23 single-core delta of 405.8% (9773 versus 1932) indicates that the Zen 3 architecture's per-core efficiency, combined with the larger cache hierarchy, more than compensates for the lower clock speed. This means the EPYC is not merely a "many cores" processor; its individual cores are also substantially faster than the i7's cores in these specific workloads.

For the i7-10700F, its wins are confined to the benchmarks that were not run on the EPYC. The 3DMark results show a reasonable scaling pattern: 1565 at 2 threads, 3022 at 4 threads, 5039 at 8 threads, and 6476 at 16 threads, with a max-thread score of 6679. The PassMark suite shows the i7 achieving its strongest relative results in integer math (62579), floating point math (38578), and random string sorting (31625). These numbers indicate a capable desktop processor for everyday tasks, but they do not change the fact that in the shared Cinebench tests, the EPYC dominates every metric.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The EPYC 7713P uses AMD's Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Milan, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The i7-10700F uses Intel's Comet Lake architecture on a 14 nm process at Intel's own fabs. The process node difference alone explains a significant portion of the performance gap, as the 7 nm node allows for much higher transistor density and better power efficiency.

The core counts are drastically different. The EPYC packs 64 cores and 128 threads, while the i7 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The EPYC's cache hierarchy is also vastly larger: 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a massive 256 MB shared L3 cache. The i7 has 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and only 16 MB shared L3. The EPYC's L3 cache alone is 16 times larger than the i7's entire L3.

Memory architecture differs as well. The EPYC supports eight-channel DDR4 with a theoretical memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s, while the i7 uses dual-channel DDR4 with 46.9 GB/s. Both support DDR4, but the EPYC's memory subsystem is designed for server-class throughput. The EPYC also supports ECC memory, which the i7 does not. PCIe connectivity is another major split: the EPYC provides Gen 4 with 128 lanes (CPU only), while the i7 provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

The physical and electrical characteristics are equally divergent. The EPYC has a 225 W TDP and uses AMD Socket SP3, while the i7 has a 65 W TDP and uses Intel Socket 1200. The EPYC's die is composed of 8 chiplets, each measuring 81 mm², with a total of 33,200 million transistors. The i7's die size and transistor count are not recorded in the database. The EPYC launched in March 2021 with a launch MSRP of $5010. The i7 launched in April 2020 with no recorded MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither includes integrated graphics.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear conclusion: the AMD EPYC 7713P is an overwhelmingly faster processor than the Intel Core i7-10700F in every benchmark where both were measured. The Cinebench results show a consistent 4x advantage across the board, including single-core tests where the i7's higher boost clock would normally be expected to help. The EPYC's 64 cores and 128 threads, combined with Zen 3's efficiency and the massive 256 MB L3 cache, create a performance envelope that the i7 cannot approach.

The i7-10700F is not a bad processor in absolute terms. Its standalone PassMark and 3DMark scores show it handling everyday desktop workloads, and its 65 W TDP makes it far easier to cool and power. But in direct comparison, it is outclassed by an order of magnitude in multi-threaded rendering and by a factor of four even in single-threaded Cinebench tests.

Who should pick the EPYC 7713P: anyone running server or workstation workloads that can use 64 cores or 128 threads. The eight-channel memory and 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes make it suited for heavy virtualization, database work, content creation rendering farms, or scientific computing. The 74th percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 20024, places it in the upper tier of processors overall.

Who should pick the i7-10700F: anyone building a desktop system where the 65 W TDP, dual-channel memory, and 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes are sufficient. The 73rd percentile ranking with an average score of 19499 shows it is also a well-performing chip in the broader database context. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (0.5% lower average score) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (0.7% higher), indicating it sits in a competitive mid-range desktop segment. For general desktop use, gaming, or light productivity, the i7 is a serviceable choice. For anything requiring serious compute throughput, the EPYC is the only option between these two.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD EPYC 7713P has 64 cores and 128 threads. The Intel Core i7-10700F has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference in Cinebench R23?

A: The EPYC 7713P scores 9773 in Cinebench R23 single-core, while the i7-10700F scores 1932. The EPYC leads by 405.8%.

Q: Does the i7-10700F support ECC memory?

A: No. The i7-10700F does not support ECC memory, while the EPYC 7713P does support ECC.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth specifications for each processor?

A: The EPYC 7713P has eight-channel memory with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth. The i7-10700F has dual-channel memory with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The i7-10700F has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the EPYC 7713P has a boost clock of 3.68 GHz. Despite this, the EPYC wins all single-core Cinebench tests by roughly 4x.

Q: How do the two processors compare in PCIe support?

A: The EPYC 7713P supports PCIe Gen 4 with 128 lanes (CPU only). The i7-10700F supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD EPYC 7713P | Intel Core i7-10700F |

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

| Cores | 64 | 8 |

| Threads | 128 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2000.00 MHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.68 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 225 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket SP3 | Intel Socket 1200 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Comet Lake |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 256 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

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

| Memory Bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s | 46.9 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 128 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Market Segment | Server/Workstation | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2021-03-14 | 2020-04-29 |

| Launch MSRP | $5010 | Not recorded |