Xeon E-2456 vs Core i5-13600K
Xeon E-2456
Core i5-13600K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2456
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13600K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2456 | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($289) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($319) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2456 | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+65%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($289) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($319) |
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-2456 and Core i5-13600K
Xeon E-2456
The Xeon E-2456 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 20,705 points. Launch price was $375.
Core i5-13600K
The Core i5-13600K 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 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. 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: 37,655 points. Launch price was $319.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2456 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-13600K offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i5-13600K has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2456 versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-13600K — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E-2456 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-13600K uses Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2456 scores 20,705 against the Core i5-13600K's 37,655 — a 58.1% lead for the Core i5-13600K. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2456 vs 24 MB on the Core i5-13600K.
| Feature | Xeon E-2456 | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 14 / 20+133% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 24 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+60% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) |
| PassMark | 20,705 | 37,655+82% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0.
| Feature | Xeon E-2456 | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2456) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13600K). The Core i5-13600K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon E-2456 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600K targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon E-2456 | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($289 vs $319), the Xeon E-2456 is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2456 delivers 71.6 pts/$ vs 118.0 pts/$ for the Core i5-13600K — making the Core i5-13600K the 48.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2456 | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289-9% | $319 |
| Performance per Dollar | 71.6 | 118.0+65% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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