Core i7-13700K vs Xeon W3680
Core i7-13700K
Xeon W3680
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700K
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3680
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-13700K | Xeon W3680 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($26) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-13700K | Xeon W3680 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+136%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($26) |
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 W3680
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 W3680
The Xeon W3680 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,025 points. Launch price was $350.
Processing Power
The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon W3680 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon W3680 — a 40% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.33 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W3680 uses Gulftown (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Xeon W3680's 7,025 — a 146.8% lead for the Core i7-13700K. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3680.
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | Xeon W3680 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24+167% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+50% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+2% | 3.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+150% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) | Gulftown (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 45,784+552% | 7,025 |
| 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 W3680 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | Xeon W3680 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| 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 W3680). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon W3680 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | Xeon W3680 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Xeon W3680 debuted at $594. At current prices ($400 vs $26), the Xeon W3680 is $374 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 270.2 pts/$ for the Xeon W3680 — making the Xeon W3680 the 81% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | Xeon W3680 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $409-31% | $594 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $26-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.5 | 270.2+136% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2010 |
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