Core i5-13400F vs Xeon W-2275
Core i5-13400F
Xeon W-2275
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2275
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Xeon W-2275 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Xeon W-2275 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+149%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) |
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 W-2275
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-2275
The Xeon W-2275 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,974 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-2275 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon W-2275 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2275 — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2275 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.3 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 W-2275's 27,974 — a 11.1% lead for the Xeon W-2275. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,211 vs 19,000 (15.8% advantage for the Xeon W-2275). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 1,596, a 40.5% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 11,000 (3.6% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-2275.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Xeon W-2275 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16 | 14 / 28+40% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.8 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.3 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+4% | 19.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | — |
| PassMark | 25,029 | 27,974+12% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,211 | 19,000+17% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,407+51% | 1,596 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,408+4% | 11,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-2275 uses LGA2066 (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 W-2275 — the Core i5-13400F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2275 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 136.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-13400F) vs 4 (Xeon W-2275). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 48 (Xeon W-2275) — the Xeon W-2275 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-2275).
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Xeon W-2275 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 1024 GB+433% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 48+140% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-2275 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-2275). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Xeon W-2275 targets Professional Content Creation / VFX. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Xeon W-2275 rivals Core i9-10940X.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Xeon W-2275 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Gaming | Professional Content Creation / VFX |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2275 debuted at $1112. At current prices ($180 vs $500), the Core i5-13400F is $320 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 139.1 pts/$ vs 55.9 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2275 — making the Core i5-13400F the 85.2% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Xeon W-2275 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $196-82% | $1112 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180-64% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 139.1+149% | 55.9 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2019 |
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