Xeon Gold 6130H vs Core i7-13700K

Xeon Gold 6130H

16 Cores32 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2018

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Gold 6130H

16 / 32

35,440

0.0%

45,784

+29.2%

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 6130H

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

148%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

114%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

113%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

104%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

103%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

100%

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

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($1,894) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6130H is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6130H	Core i7-13700K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894)	✅ More affordable ($400)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-13700K ($400), 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 ($1,494 less, 79% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6130H	Core i7-13700K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+512%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894)	✅ More affordable ($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 Gold 6130H Benchmark Check

Core i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6130H and Core i7-13700K

Xeon Gold 6130H

The Xeon Gold 6130H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 35,440 points. Launch price was $800.

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 Gold 6130H packs 16 cores / 32 threads, matching the Core i7-13700K's 16 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130H versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K — a 37.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-13700K is built on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6130H scores 35,440 against the Core i7-13700K's 45,784 — a 25.5% lead for the Core i7-13700K. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130H vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6130H	Core i7-13700K
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	16 / 24
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	5.4 GHz+46%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.4 GHz+62%
L3 Cache	22 MB	30 MB (total)+36%
L2 Cache	—	2 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	—	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
PassMark	35,440	45,784+29%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	31,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,846
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	18,980

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6130H uses the FCLGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-13700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the Xeon Gold 6130H versus DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K — the Xeon Gold 6130H supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6130H supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6130H) vs 2 (Core i7-13700K). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6130H) vs 20 (Core i7-13700K) — the Xeon Gold 6130H offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Gold 6130H) and Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K).

Feature	Xeon Gold 6130H	Core i7-13700K
Socket	FCLGA3647	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	2666+53220%	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	768	192 GB+26214300%
RAM Channels	6+200%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	48+140%	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 Gold 6130H supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6130H) vs true (Core i7-13700K). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon Gold 6130H requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6130H rivals EPYC 7401; Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.