Core i9-13905H vs Xeon W-3265
Core i9-13905H
Xeon W-3265
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13905H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3265
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-13905H | Xeon W-3265 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-13905H | Xeon W-3265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,400) |
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 i9-13905H and Xeon W-3265
Core i9-13905H
The Core i9-13905H 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1792. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 29,807 points. Launch price was $697.
Xeon W-3265
The Xeon W-3265 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,105 points. Launch price was $3,349.
Processing Power
The Core i9-13905H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon W-3265 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon W-3265 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13905H versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3265 — a 16% clock advantage for the Core i9-13905H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i9-13905H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-3265 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13905H scores 29,807 against the Xeon W-3265's 30,105 — a 1% lead for the Xeon W-3265. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-13905H vs 33 MB on the Xeon W-3265.
| Feature | Core i9-13905H | Xeon W-3265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20 | 24 / 48+71% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+17% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 33 MB+38% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 24 MB+1100% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 29,807 | 30,105 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 19,384 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-13905H uses the FCBGA1792 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3265 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Core i9-13905H versus 2933 on the Xeon W-3265 — the Xeon W-3265 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3265 supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 64 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i9-13905H) vs 6 (Xeon W-3265). PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i9-13905H) vs 64 (Xeon W-3265) — the Xeon W-3265 offers 52 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WM790,HM770 (Core i9-13905H) and C621,C620 (Xeon W-3265).
| Feature | Core i9-13905H | Xeon W-3265 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1792 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | 2933+58560% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+6553500% | 1024 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 64+433% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-3265 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13905H) vs true (Xeon W-3265). The Core i9-13905H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe 96EU), while the Xeon W-3265 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-13905H targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i9-13905H rivals Ryzen 9 7940HS.
| Feature | Core i9-13905H | Xeon W-3265 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe 96EU | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
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