Core i5-13400F vs Xeon X5675
Core i5-13400F
Xeon X5675
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5675
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Xeon X5675 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($22) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Xeon X5675 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+110%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($22) |
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 X5675
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 X5675
The Xeon X5675 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,418 points. Launch price was $162.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon X5675 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-13400F has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 3.46 GHz on the Xeon X5675 — a 28.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.06 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon X5675 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Xeon X5675's 6,418 — a 118.4% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 12288 kB (total) on the Xeon X5675.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Xeon X5675 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+33% | 3.46 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.06 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+67% | 12288 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 25,029+290% | 6,418 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,211 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,407 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,408 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon X5675 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5675 — the Core i5-13400F supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-13400F) vs 3 (Xeon X5675). Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5675).
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Xeon X5675 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+67% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5675). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Xeon X5675 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Xeon X5675 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Xeon X5675 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Gaming | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Xeon X5675 debuted at $1440. At current prices ($180 vs $22), the Xeon X5675 is $158 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 139.1 pts/$ vs 291.7 pts/$ for the Xeon X5675 — making the Xeon X5675 the 70.9% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Xeon X5675 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $196-86% | $1440 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $22-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 139.1 | 291.7+110% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2011 |
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