Xeon E5-2680 v4 vs Core i5-13420H

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.

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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2680 v4

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

103%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

101%

#124

Xeon E5-2680 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

96%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13420H

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

108%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

106%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

104%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

103%

#132

Core i5-13420H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-13420H (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2680 v4	Core i5-13420H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2680 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 E5-2680 v4	Core i5-13420H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2680 v4 and Core i5-13420H

Xeon E5-2680 v4

The Xeon E5-2680 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB. L2 cache: 3.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 17,292 points. Launch price was $1,745.

Core i5-13420H

The Core i5-13420H 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 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 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: 17,205 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2680 v4 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Core i5-13420H offers 8 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2680 v4 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2680 v4 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13420H — a 32.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-13420H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2680 v4 uses the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-13420H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2680 v4 scores 17,292 against the Core i5-13420H's 17,205 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2680 v4. L3 cache: 35 MB on the Xeon E5-2680 v4 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-13420H.

Feature	Xeon E5-2680 v4	Core i5-13420H
Cores / Threads	14 / 28+75%	8 / 12
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	4.6 GHz+39%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+14%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	35 MB+192%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	3.5 MB+75%	2 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Broadwell-EP (2016)	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark	17,292	17,205

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2680 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-13420H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2680 v4	Core i5-13420H
Socket	LGA2011	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	1536	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	40	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2680 v4) / not specified (Core i5-13420H). Direct competitor: Xeon E5-2680 v4 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.