Core i5-13600K
VS
Xeon 6349P

Core i5-13600K vs Xeon 6349P

Intel

Core i5-13600K

14 Cores20 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon 6349P

6 Cores12 Thrd95 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 i5-13600K

#120
Ryzen 5 5600XT
MSRP: $192|Avg: $180
105%
#121
Core i5-13600
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
105%
#122
Core i3-13100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $119
104%
#123
Ryzen 5 5600G
MSRP: $259|Avg: $160
104%
#124
Core Ultra 9 285K
MSRP: $589|Avg: $550
104%
#125
Core i5-13400E
MSRP: $221|Avg: $221
103%
#126
Ryzen 7 8700F
MSRP: $270|Avg: $257
103%
#127
Core i9-14900KF
MSRP: $564|Avg: $480
103%
#128
Core i7-12700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $285
102%
#129
Core i9-13900KF
MSRP: $599|Avg: $480
102%
#130
Core i7-12700
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
102%
#131
Core Ultra 5 245T
MSRP: $270|Avg: $270
102%
#132
Core i5-8500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $80
101%
#133
Core i5-9400F
MSRP: $182|Avg: $80
100%
#134
Core i5-11400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $141
100%
#135
Core i5-13600K
MSRP: $329|Avg: $319
100%
#136
Core i5-13500
MSRP: $242|Avg: $264
100%
#137
Ryzen 7 8700G
MSRP: $329|Avg: $269
100%
#138
Core i7-14700
MSRP: $384|Avg: $348
100%
#139
Ryzen 5 2500X
MSRP: $159|Avg: $80
99%
#140
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $60
99%
#141
Core i9-13900K
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
99%
#142
Core i3-14100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $131
98%
#143
Ryzen 5 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
97%
#144
Core i7-10700KF
MSRP: $405|Avg: $160
97%
#145
Core i5-11600K
MSRP: $262|Avg: $170
97%
#146
Core i7-13700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $400
97%
#147
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
96%
#148
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $150
96%
#149
Core i9-12900KS
MSRP: $739|Avg: $385
96%
#150
Ryzen 5 5500X3D
MSRP: $185|Avg: $180
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6349P

#210
EPYC 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
104%
#214
Xeon 6521P
MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250
102%
#215
Xeon E-2456
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289
102%
#217
Xeon 6349P
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#218
Xeon Gold 5512U
MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A
99%
#219
Xeon D-1733NT
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#220
Xeon 6520P
MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295
97%
#221
Xeon Gold 6314U
MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A
96%
#222
Xeon E-2478
MSRP: $568|Avg: $269
96%
#223
Xeon W-1390
MSRP: $494|Avg: $400
95%
#225
Xeon W-1250
MSRP: $285|Avg: $333
94%
#226
EPYC 9135
MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95
93%
#227
Xeon E-2378
MSRP: $362|Avg: $562
92%
#228
Xeon w3-2525
MSRP: $609|Avg: $800
92%
#230
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368
91%
#232
EPYC 7282
MSRP: $650|Avg: $199
91%
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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon 6349P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCore i5-13600KXeon 6349P
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($319)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-13600K ($319), 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 ($319 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightCore i5-13600KXeon 6349P
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($319)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600K and Xeon 6349P

Intel

Core i5-13600K

The Core i5-13600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 37,655 points. Launch price was $319.

Intel

Xeon 6349P

The Xeon 6349P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 25,953 points. Launch price was $509.

Processing Power

The Core i5-13600K packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon 6349P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-13600K has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-13600K versus 5.4 GHz on the Xeon 6349P — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 6349P (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-13600K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon 6349P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600K scores 37,655 against the Xeon 6349P's 25,953 — a 36.8% lead for the Core i5-13600K. L3 cache: 24 MB on the Core i5-13600K vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon 6349P.

FeatureCore i5-13600KXeon 6349P
Cores / Threads
14 / 20+133%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
5.4 GHz+6%
Base Clock
3.5 GHz
3.6 GHz+3%
L3 Cache
24 MB+33%
18 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+60%
1.25 MB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark
37,655+45%
25,953
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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0.

FeatureCore i5-13600KXeon 6349P
Socket
LGA1700
LGA1700
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity
192 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13600K) / not specified (Xeon 6349P). The Core i5-13600K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon 6349P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600K targets Desktop.

FeatureCore i5-13600KXeon 6349P
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Desktop