Core i5-13500HX
VS
Xeon W-3323

Core i5-13500HX vs Xeon W-3323

Intel

Core i5-13500HX

14 Cores20 Thrd0 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Xeon W-3323

12 Cores24 Thrd220 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2021

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

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 i5-13500HX

#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
118%
#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
108%
#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
103%
#44
Core i5-13500HX
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
97%
#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3323

#292
Xeon w7-2575X
MSRP: $1689|Avg: $1860
107%
#294
Xeon Gold 6444Y
MSRP: $3622|Avg: N/A
106%
#295
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
MSRP: $2649|Avg: $2782
106%
#296
Xeon Platinum 8380
MSRP: $2010|Avg: $965
106%
#297
EPYC 7453
MSRP: $1570|Avg: $1253
105%
#298
Xeon Gold 5418Y
MSRP: $1483|Avg: N/A
104%
#299
Xeon w5-3425
MSRP: $1189|Avg: $1189
104%
#300
EPYC 9255
MSRP: $2495|Avg: $1934
104%
#301
EPYC 8324P
MSRP: $1895|Avg: $3598
103%
#302
Xeon Gold 6414U
MSRP: $2296|Avg: $283
103%
#303
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495
102%
#304
EPYC 7352
MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725
102%
#305
Xeon w7-2475X
MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544
101%
#307
Xeon W-3323
MSRP: $949|Avg: $500
100%
#308
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100
99%
#309
Xeon W-2255
MSRP: $778|Avg: $350
99%
#310
Xeon Silver 4316
MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200
99%
#311
Xeon w7-3545
MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039
98%
#312
EPYC 7643P
MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722
97%
#313
Xeon w5-3435X
MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163
97%
#314
Xeon Gold 6312U
MSRP: $1645|Avg: N/A
97%
#315
EPYC 7443
MSRP: $2010|Avg: $1800
96%
#316
Xeon Gold 6416H
MSRP: $1845|Avg: N/A
96%
#318
EPYC 7343
MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350
95%
#319
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225
95%
#320
EPYC 7413
MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450
95%
#321
Xeon W-3335
MSRP: $1430|Avg: $1200
94%
#322
EPYC 9354P
MSRP: $2730|Avg: $2205
93%
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 ($500) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-3323 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCore i5-13500HXXeon W-3323
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($500)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-13500HX ($0), 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 ($500 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightCore i5-13500HXXeon W-3323
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($500)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13500HX and Xeon W-3323

Intel

Core i5-13500HX

The Core i5-13500HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,827 points. Launch price was $326.

Intel

Xeon W-3323

The Xeon W-3323 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 220 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 27,822 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Core i5-13500HX packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon W-3323 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i5-13500HX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-13500HX versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-3323 — a 18.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-13500HX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-13500HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-3323 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13500HX scores 27,827 against the Xeon W-3323's 27,822 — a 0% lead for the Core i5-13500HX. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500HX vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3323.

FeatureCore i5-13500HXXeon W-3323
Cores / Threads
14 / 20+17%
12 / 24
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz+21%
3.9 GHz
Base Clock
2.5 GHz
3.5 GHz+40%
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)+33%
18 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+100%
1 MB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm-30%
10 nm
Architecture
Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
Ice Lake-W (2021)
PassMark
27,827
27,822
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13500HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-3323 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-13500HXXeon W-3323
Socket
FCBGA1964
LGA4189
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0