Core i7-13650HX vs Xeon 6357P

Core i7-13650HX

14 Cores20 Thrd0 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2023

Xeon 6357P

8 Cores16 Thrd80 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-13650HX

14 / 20

30,538

+0.5%

30,401

0.0%

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 i7-13650HX

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

106%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

105%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

104%

#90

Core i7-13650HX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

93%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6357P

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

103%

#188

EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

103%

#196

Xeon 6515P

MSRP: $740|Avg: $886

101%

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

100%

#201

Xeon 6357P

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

97%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

95%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

95%

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 6357P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-13650HX	Xeon 6357P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-13650HX ($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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-13650HX	Xeon 6357P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i7-13650HX Benchmark Check

Xeon 6357P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13650HX and Xeon 6357P

Core i7-13650HX

The Core i7-13650HX 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 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: 30,538 points. Launch price was $485.

Xeon 6357P

The Xeon 6357P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 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): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 30,401 points. Launch price was $556.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13650HX packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon 6357P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-13650HX has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-13650HX versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon 6357P — a 4% clock advantage for the Xeon 6357P (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-13650HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon 6357P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13650HX scores 30,538 against the Xeon 6357P's 30,401 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-13650HX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 20,999 vs 18,000 (15.4% advantage for the Core i7-13650HX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,524 vs 2,784, a 9.8% lead for the Xeon 6357P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 16,200 vs 12,769 (23.7% advantage for the Core i7-13650HX). Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-13650HX	Xeon 6357P
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	5.1 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	30,538	30,401
Cinebench R23 Multi	20,999+17%	18,000
Geekbench 6 Single	2,524	2,784+10%
Geekbench 6 Multi	16,200+27%	12,769

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13650HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6357P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Core i7-13650HX supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM770,WM790 (Core i7-13650HX) and Server chipsets (Xeon 6357P).

Feature	Core i7-13650HX	Xeon 6357P
Socket	FCBGA1964	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+50%	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-13650HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon 6357P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. The Core i7-13650HX includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)), while the Xeon 6357P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-13650HX targets High-end Content Creation Laptop, Xeon 6357P targets Edge Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-13650HX rivals Ryzen 7 7840HX; Xeon 6357P rivals Core i7-14700.

Feature	Core i7-13650HX	Xeon 6357P
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	—
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	High-end Content Creation Laptop	Edge Server / Workstation