Core i7-13700K vs Xeon 6741P
Core i7-13700K
Xeon 6741P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700K
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6741P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-13700K | Xeon 6741P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($400) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,780) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-13700K | Xeon 6741P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+330%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($400) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,780) |
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 i7-13700K and Xeon 6741P
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 6741P
The Xeon 6741P 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 288 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 100,660 points. Launch price was $4,421.
Processing Power
The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon 6741P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6741P has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6741P — a 34.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon 6741P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Xeon 6741P's 100,660 — a 74.9% lead for the Xeon 6741P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 3,195, a 11.6% lead for the Xeon 6741P that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6741P.
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | Xeon 6741P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24 | 48 / 96+200% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+42% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+36% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total) | 288 MB (total)+860% |
| 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 | 100,660+120% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 31,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,846 | 3,195+12% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,980 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6741P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core i7-13700K supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13700K) vs 8 (Xeon 6741P). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 136 (Xeon 6741P) — the Xeon 6741P offers 116 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | Xeon 6741P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 4 TB+2033% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 136+580% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Core i7-13700K) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6741P). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon 6741P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon 6741P targets Data Center. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Xeon 6741P rivals EPYC 9555.
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | Xeon 6741P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | — | Data Center |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Xeon 6741P debuted at $4421. At current prices ($400 vs $3780), the Core i7-13700K is $3380 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 26.6 pts/$ for the Xeon 6741P — making the Core i7-13700K the 124.5% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | Xeon 6741P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $409-91% | $4421 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400-89% | $3780 |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.5+330% | 26.6 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2025 |
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