Xeon E5-2630 v4 vs Core i5-13400F

Xeon E5-2630 v4

10 Cores20 Thrd85 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2016

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2630 v4

10 / 20

11,434

0.0%

25,029

+118.9%

About PassMark

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. The Xeon E5-2630 v4 is positioned at rank #877 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 E5-2630 v4

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

21293%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4020%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3572%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2759%

#494

EPYC 9184X

MSRP: $4928|Avg: $3750

99%

#495

Xeon Platinum 8470

MSRP: $9359|Avg: $9359

98%

#496

Xeon E7-8857 v2

MSRP: $3838|Avg: $2995

97%

#497

Xeon Gold 6148

MSRP: $3072|Avg: $290

97%

#498

Xeon E5-1681 V3

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $200

96%

#499

Xeon W-3275

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $1550

95%

#500

Xeon Gold 6138

MSRP: $2612|Avg: $300

95%

#501

Xeon E5-2690 v4

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

94%

#876

Xeon X5687

MSRP: $552|Avg: $189

100%

#877

Xeon E5-2630 v4

MSRP: $1171|Avg: $130

100%

#880

Xeon E5-2430L

MSRP: $551|Avg: $250

99%

#885

Xeon X3460

MSRP: $316|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

107%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

107%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

106%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

106%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

105%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

105%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

104%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

104%

#74

Ryzen 5 5500GT

MSRP: $125|Avg: $130

104%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

76%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

104%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

103%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

102%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

101%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

101%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

101%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

100%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

100%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

100%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

99%

#85

Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

98%

#86

Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

98%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

97%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

97%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

97%

#91

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

96%

#92

Ryzen 5 8600G

MSRP: $229|Avg: $190

96%

#93

Core i7-13700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

94%

#94

Ryzen 7 9700X

MSRP: $359|Avg: $285

94%

#95

Ryzen 9 7900

MSRP: $429|Avg: $370

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-13400F (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2630 v4	Core i5-13400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($130)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2630 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2630 v4	Core i5-13400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+58%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($130)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

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.

Xeon E5-2630 v4 Benchmark Check

Core i5-13400F Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2630 v4 and Core i5-13400F

Xeon E5-2630 v4

The Xeon E5-2630 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 11,434 points. Launch price was $667.

Core i5-13400F

The Core i5-13400F 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 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 25,029 points. Launch price was $196.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2630 v4 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, matching the Core i5-13400F's 10 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630 v4 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 39% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-2630 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2630 v4 scores 11,434 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 74.6% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,032 vs 2,407, a 80% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 5,368 vs 11,408 (72% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2630 v4 vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.

Feature	Xeon E5-2630 v4	Core i5-13400F
Cores / Threads	10 / 20	10 / 16
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	4.6 GHz+48%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	25 MB+25%	20 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2.5 MB+100%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	11,434	25,029+119%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	16,211
Geekbench 6 Single	1,032	2,407+133%
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,368	11,408+113%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2630 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4 1600/1866/2133 on the Xeon E5-2630 v4 versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F — the Xeon E5-2630 v4 supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2630 v4 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2630 v4) vs 2 (Core i5-13400F). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2630 v4) vs 20 (Core i5-13400F) — the Xeon E5-2630 v4 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C612 (Xeon E5-2630 v4) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).

Feature	Xeon E5-2630 v4	Core i5-13400F
Socket	LGA2011	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4 1600/1866/2133	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	1536 GB+700%	192 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	40+100%	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Xeon E5-2630 v4) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2630 v4 targets Workstation / Server, Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

Feature	Xeon E5-2630 v4	Core i5-13400F
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x / VT-d / EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Workstation / Server	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2630 v4 launched at $1171 MSRP, while the Core i5-13400F debuted at $196. At current prices ($130 vs $180), the Xeon E5-2630 v4 is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2630 v4 delivers 88.0 pts/$ vs 139.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-13400F — making the Core i5-13400F the 45% better value option.