Core i7-13700K vs Xeon W-2275

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

Xeon W-2275

14 Cores28 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-13700K

16 / 24

45,784

+63.7%

27,974

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 W-2275

#319

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225

110%

#320

EPYC 7413

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450

110%

#321

Xeon W-3335

MSRP: $1430|Avg: $1200

109%

#322

EPYC 9354P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $2205

109%

#323

EPYC 9224

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $1199

106%

#324

Xeon Gold 6423N

MSRP: $2161|Avg: $2161

106%

#325

Xeon w7-3565X

MSRP: $2689|Avg: $2850

105%

#326

Xeon W-1290TE

MSRP: $552|Avg: $552

104%

#328

Xeon w7-2495X

MSRP: $2189|Avg: $2900

104%

#329

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

MSRP: $4099|Avg: $4182

103%

#331

EPYC 7402

MSRP: $1783|Avg: $2285

103%

#332

Xeon W-2235

MSRP: $555|Avg: $350

102%

#333

Xeon Gold 5317

MSRP: $1088|Avg: $1100

100%

#334

Xeon W-2275

MSRP: $1112|Avg: $500

100%

#335

Xeon Gold 6430

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1850

99%

#336

Xeon Gold 6421N

MSRP: $2368|Avg: $2427

99%

#337

EPYC 7F72

MSRP: $2131|Avg: $2131

99%

#338

Xeon W-2265

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $663

98%

#339

Xeon w7-3555

MSRP: $2749|Avg: $2199

98%

#340

Xeon w7-3445

MSRP: $1989|Avg: $2596

98%

#341

EPYC 9275F

MSRP: $3439|Avg: $3439

98%

#342

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

MSRP: $3899|Avg: $3971.7

98%

#343

EPYC 7543P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $115

97%

#344

EPYC 9455P

MSRP: $4819|Avg: $4366

96%

#345

EPYC 9274F

MSRP: $3060|Avg: $2490

96%

#346

Xeon Gold 6438Y+

MSRP: $2607|Avg: $389

96%

#348

Xeon Gold 6426Y

MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A

94%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

93%

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 ($500) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2275 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-2275
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($400)	⚠️ Higher cost ($500)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 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 ($100 less, 20% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-2275
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+105%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($400)	⚠️ Higher cost ($500)

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 W-2275 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Xeon W-2275

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 W-2275

The Xeon W-2275 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,974 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon W-2275 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2275 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.3 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 W-2275's 27,974 — a 48.3% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 31,000 vs 19,000 (48% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 1,596, a 56.3% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,980 vs 11,000 (53.2% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-2275.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-2275
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+14%	14 / 28
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+13%	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+3%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+56%	19.25 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	—
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	—
PassMark	45,784+64%	27,974
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000+63%	19,000
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846+78%	1,596
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980+73%	11,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-2275 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-2275 — the Core i7-13700K supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2275 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 136.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13700K) vs 4 (Xeon W-2275). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 48 (Xeon W-2275) — the Xeon W-2275 offers 28 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 C422 (Xeon W-2275).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-2275
Socket	LGA1700	LGA2066
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600+25%	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	1024 GB+433%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	48+140%

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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 W-2275 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-13700K) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-2275). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon W-2275 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon W-2275 targets Professional Content Creation / VFX. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Xeon W-2275 rivals Core i9-10940X.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-2275
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Professional Content Creation / VFX

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2275 debuted at $1112. At current prices ($400 vs $500), the Core i7-13700K is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 55.9 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2275 — making the Core i7-13700K the 68.7% better value option.