Core i5-13490F 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.

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 i5-13490F

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

112%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

111%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

111%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

111%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

107%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

105%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

104%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

104%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

103%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

103%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

103%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

102%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

102%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

101%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

101%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

100%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

100%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

100%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

100%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

99%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

99%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

99%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

99%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

99%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

98%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

98%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

97%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

97%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

96%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

96%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2468

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

104%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

103%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

102%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

102%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

101%

#185

Xeon E-2468

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

100%

#188

EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

100%

#196

Xeon 6515P

MSRP: $740|Avg: $886

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2468 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-13490F	Xeon E-2468
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($170)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-13490F ($170), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($170 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-13490F	Xeon E-2468
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($170)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i5-13490F Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13490F and Xeon E-2468

Core i5-13490F

The Core i5-13490F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 February 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 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: 26,670 points. Launch price was $235.

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 i5-13490F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E-2468 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13490F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13490F versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2468 — a 8% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2468 (base: 2.5 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 i5-13490F scores 26,670 against the Xeon E-2468's 26,652 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-13490F. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-13490F	Xeon E-2468
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	5.2 GHz+8%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
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	26,670	26,652
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,844	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,200	—