CPU
GPU
Xeon Gold 6250
Core i9-13900TE
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
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6250
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13900TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6250 | Core i9-13900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,000) | ✅ More affordable ($554) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6250 | Core i9-13900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+262%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,000) | ✅ More affordable ($554) |
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 6250 and Core i9-13900TE
Xeon Gold 6250
The Xeon Gold 6250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 20,552 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i9-13900TE
The Core i9-13900TE 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 24 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 20,602 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6250 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i9-13900TE offers 24 cores / 32 threads — the Core i9-13900TE has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6250 versus 5 GHz on the Core i9-13900TE — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900TE (base: 3.9 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Core i9-13900TE is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6250 scores 20,552 against the Core i9-13900TE's 20,602 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i9-13900TE. L3 cache: 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6250 vs 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900TE.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6250 | Core i9-13900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 24 / 32+200% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 5 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+290% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB | 36 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 20,552 | 20,602 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6250 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-13900TE uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6250 | Core i9-13900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 6250) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13900TE). The Core i9-13900TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon Gold 6250 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6250 | Core i9-13900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6250 launched at $3400 MSRP, while the Core i9-13900TE debuted at $554. At current prices ($2000 vs $554), the Core i9-13900TE is $1446 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6250 delivers 10.3 pts/$ vs 37.2 pts/$ for the Core i9-13900TE — making the Core i9-13900TE the 113.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6250 | Core i9-13900TE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3400 | $554-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2000 | $554-72% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.3 | 37.2+261% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2023 |
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