Core i3-13100TE vs Xeon Silver 4209T
Core i3-13100TE
Xeon Silver 4209T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-13100TE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4209T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-13100TE | Xeon Silver 4209T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($137) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($649) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-13100TE | Xeon Silver 4209T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+381%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($137) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($649) |
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 i3-13100TE and Xeon Silver 4209T
Core i3-13100TE
The Core i3-13100TE 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 11,248 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon Silver 4209T
The Xeon Silver 4209T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 11,080 points. Launch price was $501.
Processing Power
The Core i3-13100TE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4209T offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Silver 4209T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i3-13100TE versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4209T — a 24.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-13100TE (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i3-13100TE uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4209T uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-13100TE scores 11,248 against the Xeon Silver 4209T's 11,080 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i3-13100TE. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100TE vs 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4209T.
| Feature | Core i3-13100TE | Xeon Silver 4209T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+28% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+9% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+9% | 11 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 8 MB+540% |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 11,248+2% | 11,080 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-13100TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Silver 4209T uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-13100TE | Xeon Silver 4209T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-13100TE launched at $137 MSRP, while the Xeon Silver 4209T debuted at $563. At current prices ($137 vs $649), the Core i3-13100TE is $512 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-13100TE delivers 82.1 pts/$ vs 17.1 pts/$ for the Xeon Silver 4209T — making the Core i3-13100TE the 131.1% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-13100TE | Xeon Silver 4209T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $137-76% | $563 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $137-79% | $649 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.1+380% | 17.1 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2019 |
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