Core i5-13400F vs Xeon w5-2455X

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Xeon w5-2455X

12 Cores24 Thrd200 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13400F

10 / 16

25,029

0.0%

37,109

+48.3%

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 w5-2455X

#260

EPYC 4584PX

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

111%

#261

Xeon w3-2435

MSRP: $669|Avg: $790

111%

#263

Xeon 6710E

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344

110%

#264

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $180

109%

#266

EPYC 7C13

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

107%

#267

Xeon Gold 6336Y

MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A

106%

#268

Xeon w5-2565X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389

106%

#269

Xeon Silver 4416+

MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176

104%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

104%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

103%

#274

EPYC 7313

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

101%

#275

Xeon w5-2455X

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049

100%

#276

Xeon w3-2425

MSRP: $529|Avg: $529

99%

#278

Xeon Gold 5416S

MSRP: $1445|Avg: N/A

98%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $1130

97%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

96%

#282

Xeon w5-3525

MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392

95%

#283

Xeon W-1290T

MSRP: $546|Avg: $494

94%

#284

Xeon D-1581

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

92%

#285

Xeon w5-3535X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: N/A

92%

#286

Xeon w5-2465X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1499

91%

#287

EPYC 9355P

MSRP: $2998|Avg: $3026

91%

#288

Xeon w7-2595X

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $1600

91%

#289

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

MSRP: $2899|Avg: $2699.99

90%

#290

Xeon Gold 5420+

MSRP: $1848|Avg: $1848

88%

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 ($1,049) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon w5-2455X is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-13400F	Xeon w5-2455X
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($180)	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,049)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 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 ($869 less, 83% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-13400F	Xeon w5-2455X
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+293%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($180)	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,049)

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 w5-2455X Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Xeon w5-2455X

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 w5-2455X

The Xeon w5-2455X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 37,109 points. Launch price was $1,039.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon w5-2455X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon w5-2455X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon w5-2455X — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon w5-2455X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Xeon w5-2455X's 37,109 — a 38.9% lead for the Xeon w5-2455X. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 30 MB on the Xeon w5-2455X.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Xeon w5-2455X
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	12 / 24+20%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.2 GHz+28%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	30 MB+50%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+60%
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	25,029	37,109+48%
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon w5-2455X uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus 4800 on the Xeon w5-2455X — the Xeon w5-2455X supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon w5-2455X supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-13400F) vs 4 (Xeon w5-2455X). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 64 (Xeon w5-2455X) — the Xeon w5-2455X offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and W790 (Xeon w5-2455X).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Xeon w5-2455X
Socket	LGA1700	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	4800+95900%
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+9830300%	2048
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	64+220%

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Advanced Features

Only the Xeon w5-2455X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon w5-2455X 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. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Xeon w5-2455X rivals Threadripper 7960X.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Xeon w5-2455X
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Xeon w5-2455X debuted at $1039. At current prices ($180 vs $1049), the Core i5-13400F is $869 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 139.1 pts/$ vs 35.4 pts/$ for the Xeon w5-2455X — making the Core i5-13400F the 118.9% better value option.