Xeon Gold 6138T vs Core i5-13400T
Xeon Gold 6138T
Core i5-13400T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6138T
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6138T | Core i5-13400T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6138T | Core i5-13400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+99%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
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 Gold 6138T and Core i5-13400T
Xeon Gold 6138T
The Xeon Gold 6138T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 20,356 points. Launch price was $2,742.
Core i5-13400T
The Core i5-13400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 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 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,265 points. Launch price was $221.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6138T packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Core i5-13400T offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6138T has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6138T versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-13400T — a 17.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400T (base: 2 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6138T uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-13400T uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6138T scores 20,356 against the Core i5-13400T's 20,265 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 6138T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,030 vs 2,364, a 78.6% lead for the Core i5-13400T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,988 vs 11,135 (7.4% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6138T). L3 cache: 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6138T vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400T.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6138T | Core i5-13400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+100% | 10 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+54% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 27.5 MB+38% | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 20 MB+1500% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 20,356 | 20,265 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 16,094 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,030 | 2,364+130% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,988+8% | 11,135 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6138T uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-13400T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Gold 6138T versus DDR5-4800 on the Core i5-13400T — the Core i5-13400T supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6138T supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6138T) vs 2 (Core i5-13400T). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6138T) vs 20 (Core i5-13400T) — the Xeon Gold 6138T offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon Gold 6138T) and Z790,B760,H770,Z690 (Core i5-13400T).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6138T | Core i5-13400T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB+300% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+140% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon Gold 6138T supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon Gold 6138T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400T). The Core i5-13400T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 730), while the Xeon Gold 6138T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400T targets Energy Efficient Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400T rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6138T | Core i5-13400T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Energy Efficient Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6138T launched at $2742 MSRP, while the Core i5-13400T debuted at $221. At current prices ($400 vs $200), the Core i5-13400T is $200 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6138T delivers 50.9 pts/$ vs 101.3 pts/$ for the Core i5-13400T — making the Core i5-13400T the 66.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6138T | Core i5-13400T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2742 | $221-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $200-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.9 | 101.3+99% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2023 |
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