Core i7-13800H vs Xeon E5-2699A v4

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 i7-13800H

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

107%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

106%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

102%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

101%

#106

Core i7-13800H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

100%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

99%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

94%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2699A v4

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

112%

#45

Xeon E5-2699A v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

87%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

75%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

72%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

72%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

68%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

68%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-13800H (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-13800H	Xeon E5-2699A v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2699A v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-13800H	Xeon E5-2699A v4
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 i7-13800H Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2699A v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13800H and Xeon E5-2699A v4

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 E5-2699A v4

The Xeon E5-2699A v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 October 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 26,759 points. Launch price was $4,938.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13800H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon E5-2699A v4 offers 22 cores / 44 threads — the Xeon E5-2699A v4 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13800H versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2699A v4 — a 36.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-13800H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-13800H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2699A v4 uses Broadwell-EP (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13800H scores 26,349 against the Xeon E5-2699A v4's 26,759 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2699A v4. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13800H vs 55 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2699A v4.

Feature	Core i7-13800H	Xeon E5-2699A v4
Cores / Threads	14 / 20	22 / 44+57%
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+44%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+4%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	55 MB (total)+129%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Broadwell-EP (2016)
PassMark	26,349	26,759+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13800H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-2699A v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.