Core i9-13900E vs Xeon 6515P

Core i9-13900E

24 Cores32 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2023

Xeon 6515P

16 Cores32 Thrd150 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i9-13900E

24 / 32

40,476

0.0%

40,720

+0.6%

About PassMark

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 i9-13900E

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

54%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

105%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

105%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

105%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

105%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

105%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

103%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

103%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

52%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

103%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

102%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

101%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

101%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

101%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

100%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

100%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

100%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

100%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

100%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

99%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

99%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

45%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

97%

#276

Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

97%

#277

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

MSRP: $180|Avg: $180

97%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

42%

#278

Core i7-14701TE

MSRP: $392|Avg: $390

97%

#279

Core i9-11900KF

MSRP: $513|Avg: $349

96%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

40%

#280

Athlon Silver 3050GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $65

96%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

39%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6515P

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

104%

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

103%

#188

EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

103%

#196

Xeon 6515P

MSRP: $740|Avg: $886

100%

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

99%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($886) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon 6515P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i9-13900E	Xeon 6515P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($554)	⚠️ Higher cost ($886)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i9-13900E ($554), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($332 less, 37% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i9-13900E	Xeon 6515P
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+59%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($554)	⚠️ Higher cost ($886)

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 i9-13900E Benchmark Check

Xeon 6515P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-13900E and Xeon 6515P

Core i9-13900E

The Core i9-13900E 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 24 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 40,476 points. Launch price was $499.

Xeon 6515P

The Xeon 6515P 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 40,720 points. Launch price was $740.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-13900E packs 24 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon 6515P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Core i9-13900E has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i9-13900E versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6515P — a 31.1% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900E (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i9-13900E uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon 6515P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13900E scores 40,476 against the Xeon 6515P's 40,720 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon 6515P. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900E vs 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6515P.

Feature	Core i9-13900E	Xeon 6515P
Cores / Threads	24 / 32+50%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+37%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.3 GHz+28%
L3 Cache	36 MB (total)	72 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	Intel 3 nm-70%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	40,476	40,720
Geekbench 6 Single	2,606	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-13900E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6515P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i9-13900E versus 6400 on the Xeon 6515P — the Xeon 6515P supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6515P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i9-13900E) vs 8 (Xeon 6515P). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i9-13900E) vs 88 (Xeon 6515P) — the Xeon 6515P offers 68 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W680,Q670,Z790,H770 (Core i9-13900E) and LGA4710 (Xeon 6515P).

Feature	Core i9-13900E	Xeon 6515P
Socket	LGA1700	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	6400+127900%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+3276700%	4096
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	88+340%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6515P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core i9-13900E includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon 6515P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-13900E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Xeon 6515P rivals EPYC 9534.

Feature	Core i9-13900E	Xeon 6515P
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Embedded	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i9-13900E launched at $554 MSRP, while the Xeon 6515P debuted at $740. At current prices ($554 vs $886), the Core i9-13900E is $332 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-13900E delivers 73.1 pts/$ vs 46.0 pts/$ for the Xeon 6515P — making the Core i9-13900E the 45.5% better value option.