Core i3-13100F vs Xeon E5-2687W v3
Core i3-13100F
Xeon E5-2687W v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-13100F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-13100F | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($119) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($749) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-13100F | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+534%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($119) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($749) |
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 i3-13100F and Xeon E5-2687W v3
Core i3-13100F
The Core i3-13100F 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 14,649 points. Launch price was $109.
Xeon E5-2687W v3
The Xeon E5-2687W v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 14,538 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i3-13100F packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2687W v3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-13100F versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v3 — a 25% clock advantage for the Core i3-13100F (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i3-13100F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-13100F scores 14,649 against the Xeon E5-2687W v3's 14,538 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i3-13100F. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100F vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2687W v3.
| Feature | Core i3-13100F | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 10 / 20+150% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+29% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+10% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 25 MB (total)+108% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 14,649 | 14,538 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,272 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,577 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-13100F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Core i3-13100F versus DDR4-2133 on the Xeon E5-2687W v3 — the Core i3-13100F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2687W v3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i3-13100F) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2687W v3). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i3-13100F) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2687W v3) — the Xeon E5-2687W v3 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA1700 (Core i3-13100F) and Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-2687W v3).
| Feature | Core i3-13100F | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 768 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 40+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-13100F) / not specified (Xeon E5-2687W v3).
| Feature | Core i3-13100F | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-13100F launched at $109 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 debuted at $2141. At current prices ($119 vs $749), the Core i3-13100F is $630 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-13100F delivers 123.1 pts/$ vs 19.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2687W v3 — making the Core i3-13100F the 145.5% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-13100F | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109-95% | $2141 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $119-84% | $749 |
| Performance per Dollar | 123.1+535% | 19.4 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2014 |
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