Core i5-13400F vs Xeon Platinum 8260M

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Xeon Platinum 8260M

24 Cores48 Thrd165 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13400F

10 / 16

25,029

0.0%

33,970

+35.7%

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 i5-13400F

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

107%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

107%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

106%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

106%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

105%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

105%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

104%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

104%

#74

Ryzen 5 5500GT

MSRP: $125|Avg: $130

104%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

76%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

104%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

103%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

102%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

101%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

101%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

101%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

100%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

100%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

100%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

99%

#85

Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

98%

#86

Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

98%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

97%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

97%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

97%

#91

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

96%

#92

Ryzen 5 8600G

MSRP: $229|Avg: $190

96%

#93

Core i7-13700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

94%

#94

Ryzen 7 9700X

MSRP: $359|Avg: $285

94%

#95

Ryzen 9 7900

MSRP: $429|Avg: $370

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8260M

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

160%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

142%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

110%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

109%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

100%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

100%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

96%

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 ($7,705) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Platinum 8260M is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-13400F	Xeon Platinum 8260M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($180)	⚠️ Higher cost ($7,705)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-13400F ($180), 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 ($7,525 less, 98% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-13400F	Xeon Platinum 8260M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+3054%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($180)	⚠️ Higher cost ($7,705)

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 i5-13400F Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8260M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Xeon Platinum 8260M

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 Platinum 8260M

The Xeon Platinum 8260M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 33,970 points. Launch price was $7,705.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8260M offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8260M has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8260M — a 16.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8260M uses Cascade Lake-SP (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Xeon Platinum 8260M's 33,970 — a 30.3% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8260M. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,211 vs 30,500 (61.2% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8260M). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 1,200, a 66.9% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 10,491 (8.4% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8260M.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Xeon Platinum 8260M
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	24 / 48+140%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+18%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+4%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	35.75 MB (total)+79%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Cascade Lake-SP (2018)
PassMark	25,029	33,970+36%
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	30,500+88%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407+101%	1,200
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408+9%	10,491

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8260M uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8260M — the Core i5-13400F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8260M supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-13400F) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8260M). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8260M) — the Xeon Platinum 8260M offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Platinum 8260M).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Xeon Platinum 8260M
Socket	LGA1700	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	2048 GB+967%
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	48+140%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8260M supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8260M). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Xeon Platinum 8260M targets Server (Memory Optimized). Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Xeon Platinum 8260M rivals Xeon Platinum 8268.