Core i5-13400F vs Xeon 6724P
Core i5-13400F
Xeon 6724P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6724P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1223%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) |
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 i5-13400F and Xeon 6724P
Core i5-13400F
The Core i5-13400F 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 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 25,029 points. Launch price was $196.
Xeon 6724P
The Xeon 6724P 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 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): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 38,061 points. Launch price was $3,622.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon 6724P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon 6724P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon 6724P — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon 6724P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Xeon 6724P's 38,061 — a 41.3% lead for the Xeon 6724P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 1,800, a 28.9% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 25,000 (74.7% advantage for the Xeon 6724P). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6724P.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16 | 16 / 32+60% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+7% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+44% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 72 MB (total)+260% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+60% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 25,029 | 38,061+52% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,211 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,407+34% | 1,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,408 | 25,000+119% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6724P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Xeon 6724P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-13400F) vs 8 (Xeon 6724P). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 88 (Xeon 6724P) — the Xeon 6724P offers 68 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and C741 (Xeon 6724P).
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 4096 GB+2033% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 88+340% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6724P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Xeon 6724P targets Server. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Xeon 6724P rivals EPYC 9554.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Gaming | Server |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Xeon 6724P debuted at $3622. At current prices ($180 vs $3622), the Core i5-13400F is $3442 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 139.1 pts/$ vs 10.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6724P — making the Core i5-13400F the 171.9% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $196-95% | $3622 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180-95% | $3622 |
| Performance per Dollar | 139.1+1225% | 10.5 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2025 |
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