Core i7-13700F vs Xeon 6724P
Core i7-13700F
Xeon 6724P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6724P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-13700F | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($345) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-13700F | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+954%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($345) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) |
Performance Check
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 i7-13700F and Xeon 6724P
Core i7-13700F
The Core i7-13700F 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 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 30 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: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,212 points. Launch price was $359.
Xeon 6724P
The Xeon 6724P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 72 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 38,061 points. Launch price was $3,622.
Processing Power
The Core i7-13700F packs 16 cores / 24 threads, matching the Xeon 6724P's 16 cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13700F versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon 6724P — a 18.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700F (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-13700F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon 6724P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700F scores 38,212 against the Xeon 6724P's 38,061 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-13700F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,676 vs 1,800, a 39.1% lead for the Core i7-13700F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,254 vs 25,000 (54.8% advantage for the Xeon 6724P). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700F vs 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6724P.
| Feature | Core i7-13700F | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+21% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+71% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total) | 72 MB (total)+140% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 38,212 | 38,061 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 24,775 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,676+49% | 1,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,254 | 25,000+75% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-13700F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6724P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Xeon 6724P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13700F) vs 8 (Xeon 6724P). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700F) vs 88 (Xeon 6724P) — the Xeon 6724P offers 68 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i7-13700F) and C741 (Xeon 6724P).
| Feature | Core i7-13700F | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 4096 GB+2033% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 88+340% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6724P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-13700F) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6724P). Primary use case: Core i7-13700F targets High-end Gaming, Xeon 6724P targets Server. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700F rivals Ryzen 7 7700X; Xeon 6724P rivals EPYC 9554.
| Feature | Core i7-13700F | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High-end Gaming | Server |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-13700F launched at $359 MSRP, while the Xeon 6724P debuted at $3622. At current prices ($345 vs $3622), the Core i7-13700F is $3277 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700F delivers 110.8 pts/$ vs 10.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6724P — making the Core i7-13700F the 165.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-13700F | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $359-90% | $3622 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $345-90% | $3622 |
| Performance per Dollar | 110.8+955% | 10.5 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2025 |
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