Core i5-13400F vs Xeon E7-4890 v2
Core i5-13400F
Xeon E7-4890 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4890 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E7-4890 v2
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 E7-4890 v2
The Xeon E7-4890 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 15 cores and 30 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 30,946 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E7-4890 v2 offers 15 cores / 30 threads — the Xeon E7-4890 v2 has 5 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 — a 30% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i5-13400F is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Xeon E7-4890 v2's 30,946 — a 21.1% lead for the Xeon E7-4890 v2. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,211 vs 6,500 (85.5% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 730, a 106.9% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 5,500 (69.9% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4890 v2.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16 | 15 / 30+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+35% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.8 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 37.5 MB+88% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | — |
| PassMark | 25,029 | 30,946+24% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,211+149% | 6,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,407+230% | 730 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,408+107% | 5,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E7-4890 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 — the Core i5-13400F supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E7-4890 v2 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-13400F) vs 4 (Xeon E7-4890 v2). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 32 (Xeon E7-4890 v2) — the Xeon E7-4890 v2 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and C602 (Xeon E7-4890 v2).
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+67% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 1536 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 32+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E7-4890 v2). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Xeon E7-4890 v2 targets Enterprise Server (Legacy). Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Xeon E7-4890 v2 rivals Xeon E5-2697 v2.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Gaming | Enterprise Server (Legacy) |
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