Xeon E-2388G vs Core i7-13620H
Xeon E-2388G
Core i7-13620H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2388G
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13620H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2388G | Core i7-13620H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2388G | Core i7-13620H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E-2388G and Core i7-13620H
Xeon E-2388G
The Xeon E-2388G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,572 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i7-13620H
The Core i7-13620H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 23,804 points. Launch price was $502.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2388G packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-13620H offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-13620H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2388G versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-13620H — a 4% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2388G (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon E-2388G uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-13620H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2388G scores 23,572 against the Core i7-13620H's 23,804 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-13620H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2388G vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13620H.
| Feature | Xeon E-2388G | Core i7-13620H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 16+25% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+4% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-E (2021) | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 23,572 | 23,804 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 15,176 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,859 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,766 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2388G uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-13620H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2388G | Core i7-13620H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 96 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2388G) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13620H). The Core i7-13620H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (64EU)), while the Xeon E-2388G requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E-2388G | Core i7-13620H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics (64EU) |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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