Core i7-13700K vs Xeon W-3265

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

Xeon W-3265

24 Cores48 Thrd205 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-13700K

16 / 24

45,784

+52.1%

30,105

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-3265

#498

Xeon E5-1681 V3

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $200

114%

#499

Xeon W-3275

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $1550

114%

#500

Xeon Gold 6138

MSRP: $2612|Avg: $300

113%

#501

Xeon E5-2690 v4

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

113%

#502

Xeon Platinum 8362

MSRP: $6236|Avg: $5740

112%

#503

Xeon W-3275M

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $4449

111%

#504

Xeon E5-2660 v3

MSRP: $1445|Avg: $150

110%

#505

Xeon E5-2679 v4

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500

109%

#506

Xeon E5-2680 v3

MSRP: $1745|Avg: $212

104%

#507

Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000

103%

#508

Xeon E7-8895 v2

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65

102%

#509

EPYC 9754

MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631

101%

#509

EPYC 9684X

MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756

101%

#511

Xeon D-1587

MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443

101%

#512

Xeon E5-2687W v4

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138

101%

#513

Xeon W-3265

MSRP: $3684|Avg: $3400

100%

#514

Xeon E5-2658A V3

MSRP: $1832|Avg: $200

99%

#515

Xeon E5-4640 v4

MSRP: $2837|Avg: N/A

97%

#516

Xeon E7-8867 v3

MSRP: $4672|Avg: $4672

97%

#517

Xeon Gold 6150

MSRP: $3358|Avg: $196

96%

#518

Xeon E5-1680 v3

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $200

94%

#519

Xeon E5-2690 v3

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $85

94%

#520

Xeon 6780E

MSRP: $11350|Avg: $8513

94%

#521

Xeon E5-2697A v4

MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121

92%

#522

Xeon Gold 6134

MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378

91%

#523

Xeon Gold 6138T

MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400

91%

#524

Xeon E7-4880 v2

MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185

90%

#524

Xeon E5-2675 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100

90%

#524

Xeon E5-2676 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36

90%

#527

Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

89%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

83%

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 ($3,400) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-3265 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3265
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($400)	⚠️ Higher cost ($3,400)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 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 ($3,000 less, 88% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3265
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1193%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($400)	⚠️ Higher cost ($3,400)

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-3265 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Xeon W-3265

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-3265

The Xeon W-3265 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,105 points. Launch price was $3,349.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon W-3265 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon W-3265 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3265 — a 16% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-3265 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Xeon W-3265's 30,105 — a 41.3% lead for the Core i7-13700K. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 33 MB on the Xeon W-3265.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3265
Cores / Threads	16 / 24	24 / 48+50%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+17%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+26%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	33 MB+10%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	24 MB+1100%
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	45,784+52%	30,105
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 W-3265 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K versus 2933 on the Xeon W-3265 — the Xeon W-3265 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3265 supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 136.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13700K) vs 6 (Xeon W-3265). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 64 (Xeon W-3265) — the Xeon W-3265 offers 44 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 C621,C620 (Xeon W-3265).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3265
Socket	LGA1700	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	2933+58560%
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+19660700%	1024
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	64+220%

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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-3265 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support true virtualization. The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon W-3265 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Xeon W-3265
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	true	true

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3265 debuted at $3684. At current prices ($400 vs $3400), the Core i7-13700K is $3000 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 8.9 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3265 — making the Core i7-13700K the 171.3% better value option.