AMD EPYC 7413 24-core SP3

The EPYC 7413 posts a 50,641 PassMark multi-thread score, good for the 94th percentile. That's exceptional parallel performance for a 24-core server chip. But efficiency is rough at 35.9 out of 100, and single-thread sits at a modest 67th percentile.

The headline number here is 50,641 in PassMark multi-thread. That's a 94th percentile result, meaning this EPYC outperforms 94% of every server and workstation CPU in our database. For context, that's enough to run multiple VMs, transcode video, and still have headroom for a database or two. The 24 cores and 48 threads at a 3.6GHz boost give you serious parallel muscle, and the 128MB of L3 cache means those cores rarely sit idle waiting on memory.

Single-thread is a different story. 2,400 on PassMark lands at the 67th percentile, which is fine for a server chip but won't impress anyone coming from a modern desktop CPU. The 2.6GHz base clock is modest, and the boost only helps when thermals allow. For workloads that lean on one fast core, like certain game servers or lightly threaded applications, this chip does the job but doesn't shine. The PCIe 4.0 support is a nice touch, giving you plenty of bandwidth for NVMe storage and accelerators.

Stacked against the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, the EPYC 7413 wins on raw core count and multi-thread throughput but loses on single-thread speed and efficiency. The Core Ultra 9 is a desktop chip with far better per-core performance, so if your workload is mixed or leans single-threaded, Intel takes it. Against the HP Xeon P67080-B21, the EPYC holds its own on multi-thread but the Xeon likely has better platform integration if you're already in an HP ecosystem. The CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443 is a different beast entirely, a communications processor that's not really in the same category. And the D&H Core i9 BX80673I99940X is a desktop part that can't touch the EPYC's parallel throughput but will crush it on single-thread and efficiency. For pure server workloads, the EPYC 7413 is the strongest multi-thread option here, but it's not the most balanced.

Pricing on this chip is all over the map depending on where you shop. In the US, you'll find it for $1,350. But in Europe, the spread is wild: EUR 3,036 to EUR 4,015 across two listings in France and Italy. That's a EUR 979 gap between the cheapest and most expensive option for the same silicon. If you're buying in Europe, the EUR 3,036 listing is the obvious choice, assuming it's from a seller you trust. The JPY 66,636 and MXN 43,694 listings are harder to compare directly since currency conversion and import duties muddy the waters. For the performance you get, especially that 94th percentile multi-thread score, the US price feels reasonable for a 24-core server part. But the efficiency penalty means your total cost of ownership includes a higher electricity bill every month.

The AMD EPYC 7413 is a 24-core, 48-thread server chip that lands in the 94th percentile for multi-thread performance in our database. That puts it among the best we've tested for heavy parallel workloads. With a PassMark multi-core score of 50,641, this thing chews through rendering, virtualization, and database tasks without breaking a sweat. The 128MB of L3 cache is a big part of that story, keeping data close to the cores and reducing trips to system memory.

But it's not all sunshine. The single-thread score of 2,400 sits at the 67th percentile, which is solid but not spectacular. And the efficiency score of 35.9 out of 100 is a real weak spot. At 180W TDP and 200W turbo, you're paying a power bill for all that throughput. If your workload is mostly single-threaded or you're running a small homelab, this chip is overkill in the wrong ways.

If your workload is mostly single-threaded, skip this chip. The 2,400 single-thread PassMark score at the 67th percentile means a modern desktop CPU will feel snappier for everyday tasks. And if power efficiency matters to you, the 35.9 efficiency score and 180W TDP are hard to ignore. Homelab builders running a few services on a 24/7 box will see the electricity cost add up fast. You'd be better off with a lower-core-count chip that sips power. Also, if you need strong community support or lots of user reviews to guide your build, the 36th percentile social proof score means you'll be figuring things out mostly on your own.

The AMD EPYC 7413 is a multi-thread monster with a 94th percentile PassMark score of 50,641. If you're building a virtualization host, a render node, or a database server, this chip delivers serious throughput for the price, especially at the $1,350 US listing. The 128MB L3 cache and PCIe 4.0 support make it a solid foundation for a storage-heavy server. But the efficiency score of 35.9 and the 180W TDP mean you'll feel this chip on your power bill. And the single-thread performance is just okay. For the right workload, it's a great buy. For anything else, it's a space heater with a CPU attached.