Core i5-13600T vs Xeon W-2191B

Core i5-13600T

14 Cores20 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023

Xeon W-2191B

18 Cores36 Thrd140 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13600T

14 / 20

28,202

0.0%

28,362

+0.6%

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 i5-13600T

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

104%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

104%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

104%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

103%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

102%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

102%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

102%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

102%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

102%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

102%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

101%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

101%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

101%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

101%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

100%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

100%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

100%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

100%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

100%

#162

Core i3-13100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $128

99%

#163

Core i9-10910

MSRP: $488|Avg: $200

97%

#164

Core i5-14600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

97%

#165

Core i5-11500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

96%

#166

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

96%

#167

Ryzen 3 8300GE

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

95%

#168

Core i3-13100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $122

95%

#169

Core i5-10600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $110

95%

#170

Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $67

94%

#171

Core Ultra 9 285

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

94%

#172

Core i9-13900KS

MSRP: $699|Avg: $580

94%

#173

Ryzen 5 2400G

MSRP: $169|Avg: $84

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2191B

#348

Xeon Gold 6426Y

MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A

111%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

110%

#351

Xeon W-2295

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400

109%

#352

Xeon 6741P

MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780

107%

#353

EPYC 7452

MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025

106%

#354

EPYC 7502P

MSRP: $2300|Avg: $1299

105%

#355

Xeon w7-3455

MSRP: $2489|Avg: $2625

104%

#356

EPYC 9334

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1810

103%

#357

Xeon w9-3575X

MSRP: $3789|Avg: $675

102%

#358

Xeon w7-3465X

MSRP: $2889|Avg: $468

102%

#359

EPYC 9354

MSRP: $3420|Avg: $2498

102%

#359

Xeon Gold 6530

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1846

102%

#361

Xeon Silver 4114

MSRP: $612|Avg: $30

101%

#362

EPYC 7532

MSRP: $2380|Avg: $225

100%

#363

Xeon W-2191B

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $39

100%

#364

Xeon Gold 5320

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1834

99%

#365

EPYC 7513

MSRP: $2840|Avg: $389

99%

#366

Xeon Silver 4216

MSRP: $1011|Avg: $800

98%

#367

EPYC 9454P

MSRP: $4598|Avg: $3333

97%

#369

Xeon Gold 6542Y

MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A

94%

#370

EPYC 7502

MSRP: $2600|Avg: $1299

94%

#371

Xeon 6730P

MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726

93%

#372

Xeon Gold 6330

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $2128

93%

#373

Xeon Gold 6548Y+

MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726

93%

#374

Xeon Gold 6448H

MSRP: $3658|Avg: N/A

92%

#375

Xeon D-2766NT

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $212

92%

#376

Xeon Gold 6442Y

MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A

92%

#377

Xeon 6740P

MSRP: $4650|Avg: $4650

92%

#378

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX

MSRP: $7999|Avg: $7999

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-13600T (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-13600T	Xeon W-2191B
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($255)	✅ More affordable ($39)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon W-2191B (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-13600T	Xeon W-2191B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+558%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($255)	✅ More affordable ($39)

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 i5-13600T Benchmark Check

Xeon W-2191B Benchmark Check

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600T and Xeon W-2191B

Core i5-13600T

The Core i5-13600T 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 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,202 points. Launch price was $255.

Xeon W-2191B

The Xeon W-2191B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 28,362 points. Launch price was $800.

⚡

Processing Power

The Core i5-13600T packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon W-2191B offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon W-2191B has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13600T versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2191B — a 11% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600T (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i5-13600T uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-2191B uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600T scores 28,202 against the Xeon W-2191B's 28,362 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-2191B. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13600T vs 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2191B.

Feature	Core i5-13600T	Xeon W-2191B
Cores / Threads	14 / 20	18 / 36+29%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+12%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.3 GHz+28%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24.75 MB (total)+3%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	28,202	28,362
Cinebench R23 Multi	18,100	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,364	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,911	—

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13600T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-2191B uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13600T versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon W-2191B — the Core i5-13600T supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2191B supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-13600T) vs 4 (Xeon W-2191B). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13600T) vs 48 (Xeon W-2191B) — the Xeon W-2191B offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i5-13600T	Xeon W-2191B
Socket	LGA1700	LGA2066
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200+25%	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	512 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	48+140%

🔧

Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-2191B supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13600T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2191B). The Core i5-13600T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon W-2191B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600T targets Quiet Desktop / SFF PC, Xeon W-2191B targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i5-13600T rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

Feature	Core i5-13600T	Xeon W-2191B
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Quiet Desktop / SFF PC	Workstation

💰

Value Analysis

The Core i5-13600T launched at $255 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2191B debuted at $1333. At current prices ($255 vs $39), the Xeon W-2191B is $216 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13600T delivers 110.6 pts/$ vs 727.2 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2191B — making the Xeon W-2191B the 147.2% better value option.