Xeon Gold 6526Y vs Core i7-13790F
Xeon Gold 6526Y
Core i7-13790F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6526Y
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13790F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6526Y | Core i7-13790F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,878) | ✅ More affordable ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6526Y | Core i7-13790F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+729%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,878) | ✅ More affordable ($350) |
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 6526Y and Core i7-13790F
Xeon Gold 6526Y
The Xeon Gold 6526Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 195 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 43,195 points. Launch price was $1,517.
Core i7-13790F
The Core i7-13790F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 February 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: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 43,549 points. Launch price was $441.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6526Y packs 16 cores / 32 threads, matching the Core i7-13790F's 16 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6526Y versus 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13790F — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-13790F (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6526Y uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-13790F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6526Y scores 43,195 against the Core i7-13790F's 43,549 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-13790F. L3 cache: 37.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6526Y vs 33 MB (total) on the Core i7-13790F.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6526Y | Core i7-13790F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+33% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB (total)+14% | 33 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 43,195 | 43,549 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 26,247 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,815 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 13,673 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6526Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-13790F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the Xeon Gold 6526Y versus DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13790F — the Xeon Gold 6526Y supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6526Y supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6526Y) vs 2 (Core i7-13790F). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 6526Y) vs 16 (Core i7-13790F) — the Xeon Gold 6526Y offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6526Y) and Z790,B760 (Core i7-13790F).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6526Y | Core i7-13790F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5200+103900% | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 192 GB+4915100% |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+400% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6526Y rivals EPYC 9334.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6526Y | Core i7-13790F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6526Y launched at $2878 MSRP, while the Core i7-13790F debuted at $392.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6526Y | Core i7-13790F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2878 | $392-86% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $350 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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