Core i5-13400F vs Xeon W-2195

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Xeon W-2195

18 Cores36 Thrd140 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13400F

10 / 16

25,029

0.0%

27,977

+11.8%

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 W-2195

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

100%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

78%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

67%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

65%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-13400F (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-13400F	Xeon W-2195
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon W-2195 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-13400F	Xeon W-2195
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+3924%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ More affordable ($5)

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 W-2195 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Xeon W-2195

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 W-2195

The Xeon W-2195 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 27,977 points. Launch price was $2,553.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-2195 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon W-2195 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2195 — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-2195 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Xeon W-2195's 27,977 — a 11.1% lead for the Xeon W-2195. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,211 vs 21,000 (25.7% advantage for the Xeon W-2195). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 1,300, a 59.7% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 10,002 (13.1% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2195.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Xeon W-2195
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	18 / 36+80%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+7%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+9%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	24.75 MB (total)+24%
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)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	25,029	27,977+12%
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	21,000+30%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407+85%	1,300
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408+14%	10,002

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-2195 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 DDR4-2666 on the Xeon W-2195 — the Core i5-13400F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2195 supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-13400F) vs 4 (Xeon W-2195). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 48 (Xeon W-2195) — the Xeon W-2195 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and C422 (Xeon W-2195).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Xeon W-2195
Socket	LGA1700	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	512 GB+167%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	48+140%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-2195 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 W-2195). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Xeon W-2195 targets Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Xeon W-2195 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Xeon W-2195
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Gaming	Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2195 debuted at $150. At current prices ($180 vs $5), the Xeon W-2195 is $175 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 139.1 pts/$ vs 5595.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2195 — making the Xeon W-2195 the 190.3% better value option.