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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: +12.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $4,542 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $4,951 MSRP).
✅Delivers 837.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 11.9 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $4,951 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 270W, a 145W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 57 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3375, which brings 38 cores / 76 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon W-3375

2021

Why buy it

✅+90% larger total L3 cache (57 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 38 cores / 76 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅220% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (17,713 vs 18,980).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.9 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($4,951 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌116% higher power demand at 270W vs 125W.
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i7-13700K

2022

Xeon W-3375

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $4,542 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $4,951 MSRP).
✅Delivers 837.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 11.9 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $4,951 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 270W, a 145W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+90% larger total L3 cache (57 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 38 cores / 76 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅220% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 57 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3375, which brings 38 cores / 76 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 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (17,713 vs 18,980).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.9 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($4,951 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌116% higher power demand at 270W vs 125W.
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Xeon W-3375?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-3375 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 12.3% more average FPS across 50 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 7.2% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads.

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

Core i7-13700K is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700K is $4,542 cheaper on MSRP at $409 MSRP versus $4,951 MSRP, and it gives you a 12.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 837.9% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 11.9 PassMark/$), 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, and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 24 threads instead of 38/76. 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-3375 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3375
1080p
low	284 FPS	191 FPS
medium	268 FPS	154 FPS
high	223 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	157 FPS
medium	200 FPS	123 FPS
high	159 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	72 FPS
medium	134 FPS	60 FPS
high	103 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	39 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Xeon W-3375

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3375
1080p
low	689 FPS	496 FPS
medium	580 FPS	431 FPS
high	484 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	425 FPS
medium	525 FPS	375 FPS
high	441 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	247 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	264 FPS
medium	314 FPS	237 FPS
high	295 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	174 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Xeon W-3375

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3375
1080p
low	648 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	530 FPS	937 FPS
high	467 FPS	880 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	796 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	799 FPS
medium	491 FPS	710 FPS
high	427 FPS	667 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	597 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	514 FPS
medium	374 FPS	424 FPS
high	339 FPS	372 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	305 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Xeon W-3375

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3375
1080p
low	970 FPS	932 FPS
medium	883 FPS	847 FPS
high	766 FPS	732 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	633 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	732 FPS
medium	740 FPS	644 FPS
high	642 FPS	554 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	480 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	532 FPS
medium	515 FPS	476 FPS
high	463 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	360 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Xeon W-3375

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Xeon W-3375

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-3375

The Xeon W-3375 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-07-29. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 38 cores and 76 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 57 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 59,091 points. Launch price was $4,499.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon W-3375 offers 38 cores / 76 threads — the Xeon W-3375 has 22 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3375 — a 29.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-3375 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Xeon W-3375's 59,091 — a 25.4% lead for the Xeon W-3375. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 1,818, a 44.1% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,980 vs 17,713 (6.9% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 57 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3375.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3375
Cores / Threads	16 / 24	38 / 76+138%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+35%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+36%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	57 MB (total)+90%
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	59,091+29%
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846+57%	1,818
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980+7%	17,713

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-3375 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon W-3375 — the Core i7-13700K supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3375 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13700K) vs 8 (Xeon W-3375). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 64 (Xeon W-3375) — the Xeon W-3375 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 Intel C621A (Xeon W-3375).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3375
Socket	LGA1700	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	4096 GB+2033%
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-3375 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support true virtualization. The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon W-3375 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Xeon W-3375 rivals EPYC 7543.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3375
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	true	true

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3375 debuted at $4951. On MSRP ($409 vs $4951), the Core i7-13700K is $4542 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 11.9 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3375 — making the Core i7-13700K the 161.5% better value option.