Core i5-13600H
VS
Xeon W-1370P

Core i5-13600H vs Xeon W-1370P

Intel

Core i5-13600H

12 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Xeon W-1370P

8 Cores16 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.2 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 i5-13600H

#10
Ryzen 7 260
MSRP: $199|Avg: $70
122%
#13
Ryzen 3 210
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
115%
#14
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
113%
#15
Ryzen 5 220
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
107%
#18
Ryzen 5 8500G
MSRP: $179|Avg: $150
103%
#20
Core i5-13600H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
93%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1370P

#86
Xeon Platinum 8260
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
105%
#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
100%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
100%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
100%
#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
99%
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 ($323) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1370P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCore i5-13600HXeon W-1370P
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($323)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-13600H ($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 ($323 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightCore i5-13600HXeon W-1370P
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($323)

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 i5-13600H and Xeon W-1370P

Intel

Core i5-13600H

The Core i5-13600H 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 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 18 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: 23,291 points. Launch price was $311.

Intel

Xeon W-1370P

The Xeon W-1370P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,698 points. Launch price was $428.

Processing Power

The Core i5-13600H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-1370P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13600H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13600H versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon W-1370P — a 8% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370P (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-13600H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-1370P uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600H scores 23,291 against the Xeon W-1370P's 23,698 — a 1.7% lead for the Xeon W-1370P. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-13600H vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1370P.

FeatureCore i5-13600HXeon W-1370P
Cores / Threads
12 / 16+50%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.8 GHz
5.2 GHz+8%
Base Clock
2.8 GHz
3.6 GHz+29%
L3 Cache
18 MB (total)+13%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+300%
512 kB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark
23,291
23,698+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi
14,857
Geekbench 6 Single
2,423
Geekbench 6 Multi
9,684
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13600H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-1370P uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-13600HXeon W-1370P
Socket
FCBGA1744
LGA1200
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
96 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13600H) / not specified (Xeon W-1370P). The Core i5-13600H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Xeon W-1370P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600H targets High performance laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13600H rivals Ryzen 7 7840HS.

FeatureCore i5-13600HXeon W-1370P
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
High performance laptop