Core i7-13700K vs Xeon D-1736NT
Core i7-13700K
Xeon D-1736NT
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700K
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1736NT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-13700K | Xeon D-1736NT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-13700K | Xeon D-1736NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 D-1736NT
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 D-1736NT
The Xeon D-1736NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 67 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,826 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon D-1736NT offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1736NT — a 42.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i7-13700K is built on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Xeon D-1736NT's 17,826 — a 87.9% lead for the Core i7-13700K. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 15 MB on the Xeon D-1736NT.
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | Xeon D-1736NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+54% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+26% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+100% | 15 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) | — |
| PassMark | 45,784+157% | 17,826 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 31,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,846 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,980 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-1736NT uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | Xeon D-1736NT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FCBGA2227 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core i7-13700K) / not specified (Xeon D-1736NT). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon D-1736NT requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | Xeon D-1736NT |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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