
Xeon D-2766NT vs Core i5-13500E

Xeon D-2766NT

Core i5-13500E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2766NT
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13500E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-2766NT | Core i5-13500E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($212) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($235) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-2766NT | Core i5-13500E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+10%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($212) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($235) |
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 Xeon D-2766NT and Core i5-13500E

Xeon D-2766NT
The Xeon D-2766NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 97 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,013 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-13500E
The Core i5-13500E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 24,096 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-2766NT packs 14 cores / 28 threads, matching the Core i5-13500E's 14 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2766NT versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13500E — a 39% clock advantage for the Core i5-13500E (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-13500E is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-2766NT scores 24,013 against the Core i5-13500E's 24,096 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-13500E. L3 cache: 20 MB on the Xeon D-2766NT vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500E.
| Feature | Xeon D-2766NT | Core i5-13500E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 28 | 14 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 4.6 GHz+48% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 24 MB (total)+20% |
| L2 Cache | — | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 24,013 | 24,096 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 21,216 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,862 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 14,166 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-2766NT uses the FCBGA2579 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13500E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-2766NT | Core i5-13500E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2579 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-2766NT) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13500E). The Core i5-13500E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon D-2766NT requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon D-2766NT | Core i5-13500E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($212 vs $235), the Xeon D-2766NT is $23 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon D-2766NT delivers 113.3 pts/$ vs 102.5 pts/$ for the Core i5-13500E — making the Xeon D-2766NT the 9.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon D-2766NT | Core i5-13500E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $235 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $212-10% | $235 |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.3+11% | 102.5 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2023 |
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