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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.7% higher average FPS across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Costs $1,021 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $1,430 MSRP).
✅Delivers 307.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 27.5 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $1,430 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 250W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3335, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon W-3335

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅220% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (39,293 vs 45,784).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.5 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($1,430 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 250W vs 125W.

Core i7-13700K

2022

Xeon W-3335

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.7% higher average FPS across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Costs $1,021 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $1,430 MSRP).
✅Delivers 307.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 27.5 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $1,430 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 250W, a 125W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅220% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3335, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (39,293 vs 45,784).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.5 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($1,430 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 250W vs 125W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Xeon W-3335?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-3335 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-13700K is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-13700K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 12.7% more average FPS across 42 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700K is the better fit. You are getting 16.5% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 24 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-13700K is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700K is $1,021 cheaper on MSRP at $409 MSRP versus $1,430 MSRP, and it gives you a 12.7% average FPS lead across 42 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 307.4% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 27.5 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-13700K is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of LGA4189, 25% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 24 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 24 threads instead of 16/32. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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 i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Xeon W-3335 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3335
1080p
low	284 FPS	182 FPS
medium	268 FPS	144 FPS
high	223 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	148 FPS
medium	200 FPS	115 FPS
high	159 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	68 FPS
medium	134 FPS	57 FPS
high	103 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	36 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Xeon W-3335

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3335
1080p
low	689 FPS	447 FPS
medium	580 FPS	385 FPS
high	484 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	385 FPS
medium	525 FPS	342 FPS
high	441 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	237 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	248 FPS
medium	314 FPS	223 FPS
high	295 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	165 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Xeon W-3335

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3335
1080p
low	648 FPS	982 FPS
medium	530 FPS	962 FPS
high	467 FPS	905 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	819 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	836 FPS
medium	491 FPS	736 FPS
high	427 FPS	692 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	618 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	537 FPS
medium	374 FPS	438 FPS
high	339 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	315 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Xeon W-3335

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3335
1080p
low	970 FPS	982 FPS
medium	883 FPS	868 FPS
high	766 FPS	751 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	639 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	790 FPS
medium	740 FPS	676 FPS
high	642 FPS	582 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	496 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	550 FPS
medium	515 FPS	480 FPS
high	463 FPS	429 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	363 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Xeon W-3335

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Xeon W-3335

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 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): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

Xeon W-3335

The Xeon W-3335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 39,293 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, matching the Xeon W-3335's 16 cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3335 — a 29.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-3335 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Xeon W-3335's 39,293 — a 15.3% lead for the Core i7-13700K. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3335.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3335
Cores / Threads	16 / 24	16 / 32
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+35%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+25%	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Ice Lake-W (2021)
PassMark	45,784+17%	39,293
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-3335 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K versus 3200 on the Xeon W-3335 — the Xeon W-3335 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3335 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13700K) vs 8 (Xeon W-3335). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 64 (Xeon W-3335) — the Xeon W-3335 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K) and W790 (Xeon W-3335).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3335
Socket	LGA1700	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	3200+63900%
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+4915100%	4096
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	64+220%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-13700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon W-3335 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-13700K) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-3335). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon W-3335 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Xeon W-3335 rivals EPYC 7402.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3335
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3335 debuted at $1430. On MSRP ($409 vs $1430), the Core i7-13700K is $1021 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 27.5 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3335 — making the Core i7-13700K the 121.2% better value option.