Xeon D-1813NT vs Core i5-9400H

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. The Xeon D-1813NT is positioned at rank 386 and the Core i5-9400H is on rank 421, so the Xeon D-1813NT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1813NT

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5376%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1015%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

902%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

697%

#266

EPYC 7C13

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

99%

#267

Xeon Gold 6336Y

MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A

98%

#268

Xeon w5-2565X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389

98%

#269

Xeon Silver 4416+

MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176

96%

#386

Xeon D-1813NT

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#388

Xeon E-2234

MSRP: $250|Avg: $136

100%

#399

Xeon D-1537

MSRP: $470|Avg: $350

96%

#401

Xeon E3-1505M v6

MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9400H

#409

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

565%

#410

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

556%

#411

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

511%

#412

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

508%

#413

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

504%

#415

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

487%

#416

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

467%

#417

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

466%

#418

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

453%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

100%

#426

Celeron 2981U

MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-1813NT is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon D-1813NT	Core i5-9400H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($182)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-9400H ($182), 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 ($182 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon D-1813NT	Core i5-9400H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($182)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1813NT and Core i5-9400H

Xeon D-1813NT

The Xeon D-1813NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 42 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,732 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-9400H

The Core i5-9400H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,794 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon D-1813NT and Core i5-9400H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon D-1813NT versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-9400H — a 56.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-9400H (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-9400H is built on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1813NT scores 7,732 against the Core i5-9400H's 7,794 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-9400H. L3 cache: 10240 kB on the Xeon D-1813NT vs 8 MB on the Core i5-9400H.

Feature	Xeon D-1813NT	Core i5-9400H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	4.3 GHz+79%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	10240 kB+25%	8 MB
L2 Cache	—	1 MB
Process	—	14 nm
Architecture	—	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
PassMark	7,732	7,794
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,341

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1813NT uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-9400H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon D-1813NT	Core i5-9400H
Socket	FCBGA2227	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-1813NT) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9400H). The Core i5-9400H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon D-1813NT requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9400H targets High Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-9400H rivals Ryzen 5 4600H.