
Core i3-13100E vs Xeon E5-2667 v4

Core i3-13100E

Xeon E5-2667 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-13100E
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2667 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-13100E | Xeon E5-2667 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-13100E | Xeon E5-2667 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-13100E and Xeon E5-2667 v4

Core i3-13100E
The Core i3-13100E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,727 points. Launch price was $480.

Xeon E5-2667 v4
The Xeon E5-2667 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,776 points. Launch price was $2,057.
Processing Power
The Core i3-13100E packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2667 v4 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2667 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-13100E versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2667 v4 — a 20% clock advantage for the Core i3-13100E (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i3-13100E uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E5-2667 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-13100E scores 13,727 against the Xeon E5-2667 v4's 13,776 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2667 v4. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100E vs 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2667 v4.
| Feature | Core i3-13100E | Xeon E5-2667 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+22% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+3% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 25 MB+108% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB+60% |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,727 | 13,776 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,001 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,025 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-13100E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-2667 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-13100E | Xeon E5-2667 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Core i3-13100E) / not specified (Xeon E5-2667 v4). The Core i3-13100E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Xeon E5-2667 v4 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i3-13100E | Xeon E5-2667 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 730 | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
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