Core i9-13950HX vs Xeon W-3275

Core i9-13950HX

24 Cores32 Thrd55 WWMax: 5.5 GHz2023

Xeon W-3275

28 Cores56 Thrd205 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i9-13950HX

24 / 32

41,012

0.0%

41,267

+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 i9-13950HX

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

104%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

100%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

96%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

95%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3275

#484

EPYC 7773X

MSRP: $8800|Avg: $8800

112%

#485

Xeon Gold 6258R

MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400

110%

#486

EPYC 9175F

MSRP: $4256|Avg: $3703

110%

#488

EPYC 9534

MSRP: $8803|Avg: $2999

109%

#489

EPYC 9654

MSRP: $11805|Avg: $5345

109%

#490

EPYC 7H12

MSRP: $6950|Avg: $1340

108%

#491

EPYC 7742

MSRP: $6950|Avg: $800

108%

#492

Xeon Platinum 8352M

MSRP: $4471|Avg: $4471

107%

#493

Xeon Platinum 8570

MSRP: $9595|Avg: $9595

105%

#494

EPYC 9184X

MSRP: $4928|Avg: $3750

104%

#495

Xeon Platinum 8470

MSRP: $9359|Avg: $9359

103%

#496

Xeon E7-8857 v2

MSRP: $3838|Avg: $2995

102%

#497

Xeon Gold 6148

MSRP: $3072|Avg: $290

102%

#498

Xeon E5-1681 V3

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $200

101%

#499

Xeon W-3275

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $1550

100%

#500

Xeon Gold 6138

MSRP: $2612|Avg: $300

99%

#501

Xeon E5-2690 v4

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

99%

#502

Xeon Platinum 8362

MSRP: $6236|Avg: $5740

98%

#503

Xeon W-3275M

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $4449

98%

#504

Xeon E5-2660 v3

MSRP: $1445|Avg: $150

97%

#505

Xeon E5-2679 v4

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500

96%

#506

Xeon E5-2680 v3

MSRP: $1745|Avg: $212

92%

#507

Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000

91%

#508

Xeon E7-8895 v2

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65

90%

#509

EPYC 9684X

MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756

89%

#509

EPYC 9754

MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631

89%

#511

Xeon D-1587

MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443

89%

#512

Xeon E5-2687W v4

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138

89%

#513

Xeon W-3265

MSRP: $3684|Avg: $3400

88%

#514

Xeon E5-2658A V3

MSRP: $1832|Avg: $200

88%

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 ($1,550) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-3275 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i9-13950HX	Xeon W-3275
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($199)	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,550)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i9-13950HX ($199), 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 ($1,351 less, 87% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i9-13950HX	Xeon W-3275
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+674%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($199)	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,550)

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 i9-13950HX Benchmark Check

Xeon W-3275 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-13950HX and Xeon W-3275

Core i9-13950HX

The Core i9-13950HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture. It features 24 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.5 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 41,012 points. Launch price was $590.

Xeon W-3275

The Xeon W-3275 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 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 41,267 points. Launch price was $4,449.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-13950HX packs 24 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon W-3275 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon W-3275 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.5 GHz on the Core i9-13950HX versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3275 — a 17.8% clock advantage for the Core i9-13950HX (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i9-13950HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-3275 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13950HX scores 41,012 against the Xeon W-3275's 41,267 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-3275. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-13950HX vs 38.5 MB on the Xeon W-3275.

Feature	Core i9-13950HX	Xeon W-3275
Cores / Threads	24 / 32	28 / 56+17%
Boost Clock	5.5 GHz+20%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	36 MB (total)	38.5 MB+7%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	28 MB+1300%
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	41,012	41,267

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-13950HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-3275 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Core i9-13950HX versus 3200 on the Xeon W-3275 — the Core i9-13950HX supports 54.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3275 supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 192 — 136.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i9-13950HX) vs 6 (Xeon W-3275). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i9-13950HX) vs 64 (Xeon W-3275) — the Xeon W-3275 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Raptor Lake-HX (Core i9-13950HX) and C621 (Xeon W-3275).

Feature	Core i9-13950HX	Xeon W-3275
Socket	FCBGA1964	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	5600+75%	3200
Max RAM Capacity	192	1024+433%
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	64+220%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i9-13950HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core i9-13950HX includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Xeon W-3275 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i9-13950HX rivals M3 Max 16-Core; Xeon W-3275 rivals Threadripper 3970X.

Feature	Core i9-13950HX	Xeon W-3275
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The Core i9-13950HX launched at $590 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3275 debuted at $4449. At current prices ($199 vs $1550), the Core i9-13950HX is $1351 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-13950HX delivers 206.1 pts/$ vs 26.6 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3275 — making the Core i9-13950HX the 154.2% better value option.