AMD EPYC 7713P vs Intel Core i7-11600H Comparison

The AMD EPYC 7713P and Intel Core i7-11600H occupy opposite ends of the computing spectrum, yet their average benchmark scores place them within 0.5% of each other. The EPYC 7713P is a 64-core, 128-thread server processor built on Zen 3, while the i7-11600H is a 6-core, 12-thread mobile chip from Tiger Lake. The data shows a total of six head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with the EPYC 7713P winning all six. However, the average scores of 20024 for the EPYC and 19921 for the Intel part obscure the fact that these are entirely different tools for entirely different jobs. The EPYC’s percentile ranking among all CPUs is 74, while the i7-11600H sits at 73, indicating that in the aggregate, they perform at a similar level relative to the broader market, but the nature of their performance could not be more different.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD EPYC 7713P is the undisputed champion of multi-threaded, high-throughput workloads. In the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, the EPYC scores 69229, which is 421.1% higher than the i7-11600H’s 13286. This pattern repeats across all Cinebench versions: in R20 multi-core, the EPYC posts 29076 against 5580, and in R15 multi-core, it delivers 6978 against 1339. These are not marginal victories; they are five-fold advantages. The EPYC’s 64 cores and 128 threads, combined with 256 MB of shared L3 cache, allow it to crush any workload that scales with core count. Its 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes and eight-channel memory bus with 204.8 GB/s of bandwidth further cement its position for server and workstation tasks. In single-core tests, the EPYC also leads, though the margin is less meaningful given the different architectures. For instance, in Cinebench R23 single-core, the EPYC scores 9773 versus 1875 for the Intel part, a 421.2% difference. This is surprising given the i7-11600H’s higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz versus the EPYC’s 3.68 GHz, but the data is clear.

The Intel Core i7-11600H has no benchmark wins in the provided head-to-head data. Its wins, if any, would come from scenarios not captured in these six tests. The i7-11600H is designed for mobile use, with a 35 W TDP versus the EPYC’s 225 W, and it includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 750. In the PassMark suite, the i7-11600H shows strengths in specific tests: it scores 190721 in data compression, 9718 in data encryption, 12938 in extended instructions, and 32963 in floating point math. These numbers are not compared against the EPYC in the provided data, but they indicate that the Intel part handles light, everyday tasks and basic compute efficiently. The i7-11600H also has a higher base clock of 2.50 GHz, which could offer responsiveness in low-thread scenarios, but the benchmark data does not support a single win against the EPYC. The i7-11600H’s 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are modest, but they fit its mobile segment.

The Verdict

The data dictates a clear split: the AMD EPYC 7713P is for users who need massive parallel compute power. Its six wins out of six head-to-head comparisons, with deltas consistently around 421%, show that it is in a different league for multi-core rendering, simulation, and server workloads. The EPYC’s 64 cores, 128 threads, and 256 MB L3 cache are the defining features, and its 74th percentile ranking reflects its position as a top-tier server CPU. Anyone running Cinebench-style multi-core tasks, virtualization, or heavy data processing would choose the EPYC without hesitation.

The Intel Core i7-11600H, despite zero head-to-head wins, is not a failure. It is a mobile processor meant for laptops, where the EPYC cannot physically exist due to its 225 W TDP and SP3 socket requirements. The i7-11600H’s 73rd percentile ranking is nearly identical to the EPYC’s, but it achieves this with 6 cores and 12 threads at a 35 W TDP. For a user on the move, the i7-11600H offers a balanced set of features, including integrated graphics and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The data shows that in the PassMark suite, it handles integer math at 55437 and multithread at 16093, which are respectable for a mobile chip. The verdict is simple: pick the EPYC 7713P for raw throughput in a server or workstation; pick the i7-11600H for a mobile device where power efficiency and integrated graphics matter. The average scores are close, but the use cases are polar opposites.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the head-to-head data comes from Cinebench R20 single-core, where the EPYC 7713P scores 4104 against the i7-11600H’s 787, a delta of 421.5%. This is the only test where the delta exceeds 421.1%, and it shows that even in single-threaded performance, the EPYC’s Zen 3 architecture outstrips the Tiger Lake part. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the EPYC leads 984 to 188, a 423.4% delta, which is the highest percentage difference in the entire set. These single-core results are counterintuitive given the i7-11600H’s higher boost clock, but the data is unambiguous.

In multi-core tests, the deltas are consistently 421.1%. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows the EPYC at 6978 versus 1339, R20 multi-core at 29076 versus 5580, and R23 multi-core at 69229 versus 13286. The consistency of the 421.1% margin across these three tests suggests that the EPYC’s core count advantage is the dominant factor, and the i7-11600H’s 6 cores cannot scale to compete. The i7-11600H does have additional benchmark data not present for the EPYC, such as Geekbench multi-core at 6563 and single-core at 1924, but these are not part of the head-to-head comparisons. The data shows that the EPYC’s wins are not narrow; they are overwhelming, with every test showing at least a 421.1% advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD EPYC 7713P has 64 cores and 128 threads, while the Intel Core i7-11600H has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The AMD EPYC 7713P has an average benchmark score of 20024, while the Intel Core i7-11600H has an average of 19921. The EPYC is 0.5% ahead of the i7-11600H in this metric.

Q: Did the Intel Core i7-11600H win any head-to-head benchmarks?

A: No. In the six head-to-head Cinebench tests, the AMD EPYC 7713P won all six, with the Intel Core i7-11600H recording zero wins.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD EPYC 7713P supports eight-channel memory with a bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s, while the Intel Core i7-11600H supports dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: The AMD EPYC 7713P supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i7-11600H does not.

Q: What are the release dates?

A: The AMD EPYC 7713P was released on 2021-03-14, while the Intel Core i7-11600H was released on 2021-05-10.

Architecture Differences

The AMD EPYC 7713P and Intel Core i7-11600H are built on fundamentally different architectures tailored to different markets. The EPYC 7713P uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Milan, and is part of the EPYC 7003 series. It is fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 33,200 million transistors and a die size of 8x 81 mm². The Intel Core i7-11600H uses the Tiger Lake architecture, specifically Tiger Lake-H, and is part of the Core 11th Gen series. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 190 mm². The process node difference is significant: the EPYC’s 7 nm process allows for more transistors in a smaller area, contributing to its 64 cores, while the i7-11600H’s 10 nm process limits it to 6 cores.

Cache hierarchies are also starkly different. The EPYC 7713P has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 256 MB of shared L3 cache. This massive L3 cache is crucial for server workloads that require large data sets to be accessed quickly. The i7-11600H has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. While the per-core L1 and L2 caches are larger on the Intel part, the total L3 cache is dwarfed by the EPYC’s 256 MB. Memory support also diverges: the EPYC uses eight-channel DDR4 with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the i7-11600H uses dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s. PCIe lanes are another major differentiator, with the EPYC offering 128 Gen 4 lanes versus the i7-11600H’s 20 Gen 4 lanes.

The sockets are incompatible: the EPYC 7713P uses AMD Socket SP3, while the i7-11600H uses Intel BGA 1787, which is a mobile socket. The TDP reflects their segments: the EPYC draws 225 W, while the i7-11600H draws 35 W. The EPYC has no integrated graphics, while the i7-11600H includes UHD Graphics 750. Both processors have locked multipliers, but the EPYC’s market segment is Server/Workstation, and the i7-11600H’s is Mobile. The EPYC also supports ECC memory, which is essential for reliability in server environments, while the i7-11600H does not. The release dates are close, with the EPYC launching on 2021-03-14 and the i7-11600H on 2021-05-10, but the architectural philosophies are worlds apart.