
Xeon E5-2699A v4 vs Core i5-13490F

Xeon E5-2699A v4

Core i5-13490F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2699A v4
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13490F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2699A v4 | Core i5-13490F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2699A v4 | Core i5-13490F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) |
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 E5-2699A v4 and Core i5-13490F

Xeon E5-2699A v4
The Xeon E5-2699A v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 October 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). 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: 26,759 points. Launch price was $4,938.

Core i5-13490F
The Core i5-13490F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 February 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 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 26,670 points. Launch price was $235.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2699A v4 packs 22 cores / 44 threads, while the Core i5-13490F offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2699A v4 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2699A v4 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13490F — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-13490F (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-2699A v4 uses the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-13490F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2699A v4 scores 26,759 against the Core i5-13490F's 26,670 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5-2699A v4. L3 cache: 55 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2699A v4 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13490F.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2699A v4 | Core i5-13490F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 22 / 44+120% | 10 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.8 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 55 MB (total)+129% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Broadwell-EP (2016) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 26,759 | 26,670 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 16,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,844 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,200 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2699A v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-13490F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2699A v4 | Core i5-13490F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2699A v4) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13490F). Primary use case: Core i5-13490F targets Gaming.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2699A v4 | Core i5-13490F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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