Core i7-13700K vs Xeon 6515P

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

Xeon 6515P

16 Cores32 Thrd150 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-13700K

16 / 24

45,784

+12.4%

40,720

0.0%

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 i7-13700K

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

105%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

104%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

103%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

103%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

103%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

103%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

103%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

103%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

103%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

102%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

102%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

101%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

100%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

100%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

100%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

100%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

99%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

99%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

99%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

98%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

98%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

98%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

98%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

98%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

97%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

97%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

97%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

97%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

96%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

96%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6515P

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

104%

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

103%

#188

EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

103%

#196

Xeon 6515P

MSRP: $740|Avg: $886

100%

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

99%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

97%

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 ($886) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon 6515P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-13700K	Xeon 6515P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($400)	⚠️ Higher cost ($886)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-13700K ($400), 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 ($486 less, 55% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-13700K	Xeon 6515P
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+149%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($400)	⚠️ Higher cost ($886)

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 i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Xeon 6515P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Xeon 6515P

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K 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 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). 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: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

Xeon 6515P

The Xeon 6515P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 72 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 40,720 points. Launch price was $740.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, matching the Xeon 6515P's 16 cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6515P — a 34.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon 6515P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Xeon 6515P's 40,720 — a 11.7% lead for the Core i7-13700K. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6515P.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Xeon 6515P
Cores / Threads	16 / 24	16 / 32
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+42%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+48%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	72 MB (total)+140%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 3 nm-57%
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	45,784+12%	40,720
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6515P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K versus 6400 on the Xeon 6515P — the Xeon 6515P supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6515P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13700K) vs 8 (Xeon 6515P). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 88 (Xeon 6515P) — the Xeon 6515P offers 68 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K) and LGA4710 (Xeon 6515P).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Xeon 6515P
Socket	LGA1700	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	6400+127900%
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+4915100%	4096
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	88+340%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-13700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon 6515P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-13700K) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6515P). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon 6515P requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Xeon 6515P rivals EPYC 9534.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Xeon 6515P
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Xeon 6515P debuted at $740. At current prices ($400 vs $886), the Core i7-13700K is $486 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 46.0 pts/$ for the Xeon 6515P — making the Core i7-13700K the 85.4% better value option.