Xeon E5-2699 v4 vs Core i7-13705H
Xeon E5-2699 v4
Core i7-13705H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2699 v4
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13705H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2699 v4 | Core i7-13705H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2699 v4 | Core i7-13705H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-2699 v4 and Core i7-13705H
Xeon E5-2699 v4
The Xeon E5-2699 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 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB. L2 cache: 5.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,711 points. Launch price was $4,115.
Core i7-13705H
The Core i7-13705H 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 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1792. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 24,905 points. Launch price was $502.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2699 v4 packs 22 cores / 44 threads, while the Core i7-13705H offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2699 v4 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2699 v4 versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-13705H — a 32.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-13705H (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-13705H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2699 v4 scores 24,711 against the Core i7-13705H's 24,905 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-13705H. L3 cache: 55 MB on the Xeon E5-2699 v4 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13705H.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2699 v4 | Core i7-13705H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 22 / 44+57% | 14 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 5 GHz+39% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 55 MB+129% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 5.5 MB+175% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 24,711 | 24,905 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-13705H uses FCBGA1792 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2699 v4 | Core i7-13705H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA1792 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2699 v4) / not specified (Core i7-13705H). Direct competitor: Xeon E5-2699 v4 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2699 v4 | Core i7-13705H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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