Xeon E5-2650 v4 vs Core i7-13700K

Xeon E5-2650 v4

12 Cores24 Thrd105 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2016

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2650 v4

12 / 24

13,290

0.0%

45,784

+244.5%

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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.

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.

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 E5-2650 v4

#456

EPYC 9575F

MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238

110%

#457

EPYC 7642

MSRP: $4775|Avg: $850

109%

#458

EPYC 7573X

MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580

109%

#459

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

108%

#460

Xeon Gold 6242R

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779

106%

#460

Xeon E5-2686 V3

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

106%

#462

Xeon W-2175

MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180

106%

#463

EPYC 75F3

MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799

105%

#464

Xeon W-3375

MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000

105%

#466

Xeon Platinum 8358

MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145

104%

#467

EPYC 7713

MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299

103%

#467

EPYC 7662

MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266

103%

#469

EPYC 9554

MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795

101%

#470

Xeon Gold 6338T

MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795

100%

#471

Xeon E5-2650 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45

100%

#472

EPYC 9845

MSRP: $13564|Avg: $8670

99%

#473

EPYC 7F32

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179

97%

#474

EPYC 9654P

MSRP: $10625|Avg: $5345

96%

#475

EPYC 9965

MSRP: $14813|Avg: $10000

95%

#476

EPYC 9745

MSRP: $12141|Avg: $10588

94%

#477

EPYC 7J13

MSRP: $7890|Avg: $150

94%

#478

EPYC 7702

MSRP: $6450|Avg: $2035

94%

#479

EPYC 7763

MSRP: $7890|Avg: $1513

94%

#480

EPYC 9734

MSRP: $9600|Avg: $6598

93%

#481

Xeon Platinum 8160M

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $350

93%

#482

Xeon 6724P

MSRP: $3622|Avg: $3622

92%

#483

EPYC 9634

MSRP: $10304|Avg: $3949

92%

#484

EPYC 7773X

MSRP: $8800|Avg: $8800

91%

#485

Xeon Gold 6258R

MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400

90%

#486

EPYC 9175F

MSRP: $4256|Avg: $3703

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700K

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

105%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

104%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

103%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

103%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

103%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

103%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

103%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

103%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

103%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

102%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

102%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

101%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

100%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

100%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

100%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

100%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

99%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

99%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

99%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

98%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

98%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

98%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

98%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

98%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

97%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

97%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

97%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

97%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

96%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

96%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

96%

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 i7-13700K (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2650 v4	Core i7-13700K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($45)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2650 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2650 v4	Core i7-13700K
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+158%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($45)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

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 E5-2650 v4 Benchmark Check

Core i7-13700K Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Core i7-13700K

Xeon E5-2650 v4

The Xeon E5-2650 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,290 points. Launch price was $1,166.

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K 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 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). 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: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2650 v4 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i7-13700K offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2650 v4 versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K — a 60.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2650 v4 uses the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-13700K uses Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2650 v4 scores 13,290 against the Core i7-13700K's 45,784 — a 110% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Both processors carry 30 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon E5-2650 v4	Core i7-13700K
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	16 / 24+33%
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	5.4 GHz+86%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.4 GHz+55%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	30 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+700%
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Broadwell-EP (2016)	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
PassMark	13,290	45,784+244%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	31,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,846
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	18,980

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2650 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-13700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Xeon E5-2650 v4 versus DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K — the Core i7-13700K supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2650 v4 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2650 v4) vs 2 (Core i7-13700K). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2650 v4) vs 20 (Core i7-13700K) — the Xeon E5-2650 v4 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-2650 v4) and Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K).

Feature	Xeon E5-2650 v4	Core i7-13700K
Socket	LGA2011	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	DDR5-5600+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

Only the Core i7-13700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon E5-2650 v4 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2650 v4) vs true (Core i7-13700K). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon E5-2650 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E5-2650 v4 targets Server. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

Feature	Xeon E5-2650 v4	Core i7-13700K
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true
Target Use	Server	—

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2650 v4 launched at $1166 MSRP, while the Core i7-13700K debuted at $409. At current prices ($45 vs $400), the Xeon E5-2650 v4 is $355 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2650 v4 delivers 295.3 pts/$ vs 114.5 pts/$ for the Core i7-13700K — making the Xeon E5-2650 v4 the 88.3% better value option.