Xeon Gold 5317
VS
Core i5-13600HX

Xeon Gold 5317 vs Core i5-13600HX

Intel

Xeon Gold 5317

12 Cores24 Thrd150 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Core i5-13600HX

14 Cores20 Thrd0 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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. 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 Gold 5317

#318
EPYC 7343
MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350
111%
#319
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225
110%
#320
EPYC 7413
MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450
110%
#321
Xeon W-3335
MSRP: $1430|Avg: $1200
109%
#322
EPYC 9354P
MSRP: $2730|Avg: $2205
109%
#323
EPYC 9224
MSRP: $1825|Avg: $1199
106%
#324
Xeon Gold 6423N
MSRP: $2161|Avg: $2161
105%
#325
Xeon w7-3565X
MSRP: $2689|Avg: $2850
105%
#326
Xeon W-1290TE
MSRP: $552|Avg: $552
104%
#328
Xeon w7-2495X
MSRP: $2189|Avg: $2900
103%
#329
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
MSRP: $4099|Avg: $4182
103%
#331
EPYC 7402
MSRP: $1783|Avg: $2285
102%
#332
Xeon W-2235
MSRP: $555|Avg: $350
102%
#333
Xeon Gold 5317
MSRP: $1088|Avg: $1100
100%
#334
Xeon W-2275
MSRP: $1112|Avg: $500
100%
#335
Xeon Gold 6430
MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1850
99%
#336
Xeon Gold 6421N
MSRP: $2368|Avg: $2427
98%
#337
EPYC 7F72
MSRP: $2131|Avg: $2131
98%
#338
Xeon W-2265
MSRP: $1039|Avg: $663
98%
#339
Xeon w7-3555
MSRP: $2749|Avg: $2199
98%
#340
Xeon w7-3445
MSRP: $1989|Avg: $2596
98%
#341
EPYC 9275F
MSRP: $3439|Avg: $3439
98%
#342
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
MSRP: $3899|Avg: $3971.7
97%
#343
EPYC 7543P
MSRP: $2730|Avg: $115
97%
#344
EPYC 9455P
MSRP: $4819|Avg: $4366
96%
#345
EPYC 9274F
MSRP: $3060|Avg: $2490
96%
#346
Xeon Gold 6438Y+
MSRP: $2607|Avg: $389
95%
#348
Xeon Gold 6426Y
MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13600HX

#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
111%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
105%
#53
Core i5-13600HX
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
96%
#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($1,100) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 5317 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon Gold 5317Core i5-13600HX
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($1,100)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-13600HX ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($1,100 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon Gold 5317Core i5-13600HX
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($1,100)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 5317 and Core i5-13600HX

Intel

Xeon Gold 5317

The Xeon Gold 5317 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,448 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

Core i5-13600HX

The Core i5-13600HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,646 points. Launch price was $284.

Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 5317 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i5-13600HX offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i5-13600HX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5317 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13600HX — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600HX (base: 3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5317 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-13600HX uses Raptor Lake-HX (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5317 scores 27,448 against the Core i5-13600HX's 27,646 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-13600HX. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5317 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13600HX.

FeatureXeon Gold 5317Core i5-13600HX
Cores / Threads
12 / 24
14 / 20+17%
Boost Clock
3.6 GHz
4.8 GHz+33%
Base Clock
3 GHz+15%
2.6 GHz
L3 Cache
18 MB (total)
24 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+100%
Process
10 nm
Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture
Ice Lake-SP (2021)
Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
PassMark
27,448
27,646
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 5317 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13600HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon Gold 5317Core i5-13600HX
Socket
LGA4189
FCBGA1964
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%