Core i5-13420H vs Xeon W-2140B

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13420H

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Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

108%

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Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

106%

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Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

104%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

103%

#132

Core i5-13420H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2140B

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

101%

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Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

100%

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Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

99%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

98%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-13420H (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-13420H	Xeon W-2140B
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($99)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon W-2140B (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-13420H	Xeon W-2140B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($99)

Performance Check

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 i5-13420H Benchmark Check

Xeon W-2140B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13420H and Xeon W-2140B

Core i5-13420H

The Core i5-13420H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 17,205 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon W-2140B

The Xeon W-2140B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 17,319 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13420H packs 8 cores / 12 threads, matching the Xeon W-2140B's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13420H versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon W-2140B — a 9.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-13420H (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-13420H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-2140B uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13420H scores 17,205 against the Xeon W-2140B's 17,319 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon W-2140B. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-13420H vs 11 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2140B.

Feature	Core i5-13420H	Xeon W-2140B
Cores / Threads	8 / 12	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+10%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.2 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+9%	11 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	17,205	17,319

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13420H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-2140B uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.