Core i9-13900E vs Xeon Gold 6338
Core i9-13900E
Xeon Gold 6338
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13900E
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6338
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-13900E | Xeon Gold 6338 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($554) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,604) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-13900E | Xeon Gold 6338 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+191%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($554) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,604) |
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 i9-13900E and Xeon Gold 6338
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 Gold 6338
The Xeon Gold 6338 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 40,225 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i9-13900E packs 24 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6338 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Gold 6338 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i9-13900E versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6338 — a 47.6% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900E (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i9-13900E is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i9-13900E scores 40,476 against the Xeon Gold 6338's 40,225 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i9-13900E. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900E vs 48 MB on the Xeon Gold 6338.
| Feature | Core i9-13900E | Xeon Gold 6338 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 32 | 32 / 64+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+63% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total) | 48 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | — |
| PassMark | 40,476 | 40,225 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,606 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-13900E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6338 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i9-13900E versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6338 — the Xeon Gold 6338 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6338 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i9-13900E) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6338). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i9-13900E) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6338) — the Xeon Gold 6338 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W680,Q670,Z790,H770 (Core i9-13900E) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6338).
| Feature | Core i9-13900E | Xeon Gold 6338 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | 3200+63900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+2184433% | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 64+220% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6338 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 Gold 6338 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-13900E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6338 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Core i9-13900E | Xeon Gold 6338 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i9-13900E launched at $554 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6338 debuted at $2990. At current prices ($554 vs $1604), the Core i9-13900E is $1050 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-13900E delivers 73.1 pts/$ vs 25.1 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6338 — making the Core i9-13900E the 97.8% better value option.
| Feature | Core i9-13900E | Xeon Gold 6338 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $554-81% | $2990 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $554-65% | $1604 |
| Performance per Dollar | 73.1+191% | 25.1 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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