
Core i7-13800H vs Xeon D-2796TE

Core i7-13800H

Xeon D-2796TE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13800H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2796TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-13800H | Xeon D-2796TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-13800H | Xeon D-2796TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i7-13800H and Xeon D-2796TE

Core i7-13800H
The Core i7-13800H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 26,349 points. Launch price was $457.

Xeon D-2796TE
The Xeon D-2796TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 118 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,342 points. Launch price was $2,101.
Processing Power
The Core i7-13800H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon D-2796TE offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon D-2796TE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13800H versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2796TE — a 50.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-13800H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-13800H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon D-2796TE uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13800H scores 26,349 against the Xeon D-2796TE's 26,342 — a 0% lead for the Core i7-13800H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13800H vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2796TE.
| Feature | Core i7-13800H | Xeon D-2796TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20 | 20 / 40+43% |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+68% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+25% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 30 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+60% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 26,349 | 26,342 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-13800H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-2796TE uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-13800H | Xeon D-2796TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FCBGA2579 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
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