Core i5-13400E vs Xeon E-2468

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-13400E

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD 730, while Xeon E-2468 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Xeon E-2468.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $221 MSRP, while Xeon E-2468 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E-2468

2023

Why buy it

✅+20% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (26,652 vs 27,000).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13400E can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400E.

Core i5-13400E

2023

Xeon E-2468

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD 730, while Xeon E-2468 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Xeon E-2468.

Why buy it

✅+20% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $221 MSRP, while Xeon E-2468 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (26,652 vs 27,000).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13400E can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400E.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13400E better than Xeon E-2468?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2468 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-13400E is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13400E is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-13400E is the smarter buy today. Core i5-13400E is at an unclear MSRP at $221 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.3% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon E-2468 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 1.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (122.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-13400E is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-13400E Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2468 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400E	Xeon E-2468
1080p
low	167 FPS	254 FPS
medium	151 FPS	245 FPS
high	126 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	220 FPS
medium	120 FPS	189 FPS
high	97 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	76 FPS	152 FPS
medium	70 FPS	130 FPS
high	56 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	88 FPS

Open Core i5-13400E Open Xeon E-2468

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400E	Xeon E-2468
1080p
low	570 FPS	616 FPS
medium	487 FPS	522 FPS
high	408 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	404 FPS
1440p
low	487 FPS	533 FPS
medium	429 FPS	467 FPS
high	368 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	342 FPS
4K
low	298 FPS	313 FPS
medium	264 FPS	280 FPS
high	246 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	215 FPS	232 FPS

Open Core i5-13400E Open Xeon E-2468

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400E	Xeon E-2468
1080p
low	675 FPS	646 FPS
medium	564 FPS	529 FPS
high	516 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	451 FPS	404 FPS
1440p
low	602 FPS	588 FPS
medium	508 FPS	489 FPS
high	455 FPS	425 FPS
ultra	398 FPS	369 FPS
4K
low	464 FPS	424 FPS
medium	381 FPS	369 FPS
high	337 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	285 FPS

Open Core i5-13400E Open Xeon E-2468

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400E	Xeon E-2468
1080p
low	675 FPS	666 FPS
medium	675 FPS	666 FPS
high	675 FPS	666 FPS
ultra	648 FPS	652 FPS
1440p
low	675 FPS	666 FPS
medium	675 FPS	666 FPS
high	604 FPS	608 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	535 FPS
4K
low	542 FPS	536 FPS
medium	497 FPS	490 FPS
high	444 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	389 FPS	382 FPS

Open Core i5-13400E Open Xeon E-2468

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400E and Xeon E-2468

Core i5-13400E

The Core i5-13400E 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 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 27,000 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E-2468

The Xeon E-2468 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 26,652 points. Launch price was $426.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400E packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E-2468 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13400E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400E versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2468 — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2468 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). Both are built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture using a 10 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-13400E scores 27,000 against the Xeon E-2468's 26,652 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i5-13400E. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400E vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2468.

Feature	Core i5-13400E	Xeon E-2468
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.2 GHz+13%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.6 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	24 MB (total)+20%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+60%
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	27,000+1%	26,652
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,953	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,375	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,977	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0.

Feature	Core i5-13400E	Xeon E-2468
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13400E) / not specified (Xeon E-2468). The Core i5-13400E includes integrated graphics (UHD 730), while the Xeon E-2468 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400E targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400E rivals Ryzen 5 7600.