Core i9-13900TE vs Xeon Gold 6250
Core i9-13900TE
Xeon Gold 6250
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13900TE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6250
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-13900TE | Xeon Gold 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($554) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,000) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-13900TE | Xeon Gold 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+262%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($554) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,000) |
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 i9-13900TE and Xeon Gold 6250
Core i9-13900TE
The Core i9-13900TE 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 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 20,602 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon Gold 6250
The Xeon Gold 6250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 20,552 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i9-13900TE packs 24 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6250 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-13900TE has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-13900TE versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6250 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900TE (base: 1 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Core i9-13900TE is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i9-13900TE scores 20,602 against the Xeon Gold 6250's 20,552 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i9-13900TE. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900TE vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6250.
| Feature | Core i9-13900TE | Xeon Gold 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 32+200% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+11% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1 GHz | 3.9 GHz+290% |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total) | 35.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | — |
| PassMark | 20,602 | 20,552 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-13900TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6250 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-13900TE | Xeon Gold 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13900TE) / not specified (Xeon Gold 6250). The Core i9-13900TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon Gold 6250 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i9-13900TE | Xeon Gold 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i9-13900TE launched at $554 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6250 debuted at $3400. At current prices ($554 vs $2000), the Core i9-13900TE is $1446 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-13900TE delivers 37.2 pts/$ vs 10.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6250 — making the Core i9-13900TE the 113.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core i9-13900TE | Xeon Gold 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $554-84% | $3400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $554-72% | $2000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.2+261% | 10.3 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2020 |
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