CPU
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Xeon Gold 6346
Core i7-13700F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6346
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6346 | Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,195) | ✅ More affordable ($345) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6346 | Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+544%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,195) | ✅ More affordable ($345) |
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 6346 and Core i7-13700F
Xeon Gold 6346
The Xeon Gold 6346 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 37,739 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i7-13700F
The Core i7-13700F 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 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,212 points. Launch price was $359.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6346 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, matching the Core i7-13700F's 16 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6346 versus 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13700F — a 36.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700F (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6346 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-13700F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6346 scores 37,739 against the Core i7-13700F's 38,212 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i7-13700F. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6346 vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700F.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6346 | Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 5.2 GHz+44% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+48% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total)+20% | 30 MB (total) |
| 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-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 37,739 | 38,212+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 24,775 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,676 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 14,254 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6346 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-13700F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6346 versus DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-13700F — the Xeon Gold 6346 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6346 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6346) vs 2 (Core i7-13700F). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 6346) vs 20 (Core i7-13700F) — the Xeon Gold 6346 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6346) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i7-13700F).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6346 | Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+63900% | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 | 192 GB+3276700% |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+220% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6346 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6346) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-13700F). Primary use case: Core i7-13700F targets High-end Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6346 rivals EPYC 73F3; Core i7-13700F rivals Ryzen 7 7700X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6346 | Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | High-end Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6346 launched at $2708 MSRP, while the Core i7-13700F debuted at $359. At current prices ($2195 vs $345), the Core i7-13700F is $1850 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6346 delivers 17.2 pts/$ vs 110.8 pts/$ for the Core i7-13700F — making the Core i7-13700F the 146.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6346 | Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2708 | $359-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2195 | $345-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.2 | 110.8+544% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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