Xeon Platinum 8570 vs Core i5-13400F
Xeon Platinum 8570
Core i5-13400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8570
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8570 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,595) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8570 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1324%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,595) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
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 Platinum 8570 and Core i5-13400F
Xeon Platinum 8570
The Xeon Platinum 8570 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 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 300 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 5600 MT/s (1 DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 93,722 points. Launch price was $9,595.
Core i5-13400F
The Core i5-13400F 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 25,029 points. Launch price was $196.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8570 packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the Core i5-13400F offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8570 has 46 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8570 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 14% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8570 uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8570 scores 93,722 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 115.7% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8570. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 65,000 vs 16,211 (120.2% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8570). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,960 vs 2,407, a 20.5% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,960 vs 11,408 (49.7% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8570). L3 cache: 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8570 vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8570 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112+460% | 10 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.5 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 300 MB (total)+1400% | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+60% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 93,722+274% | 25,029 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 65,000+301% | 16,211 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,960 | 2,407+23% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,960+66% | 11,408 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8570 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-13400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core i5-13400F supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Platinum 8570) vs 2 (Core i5-13400F). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8570) vs 20 (Core i5-13400F) — the Xeon Platinum 8570 offers 60 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C741 (Xeon Platinum 8570) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8570 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB+2033% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+300% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8570 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8570 targets Server, Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8570 rivals AMD EPYC 9554; Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8570 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8570 launched at $9595 MSRP, while the Core i5-13400F debuted at $196. At current prices ($9595 vs $180), the Core i5-13400F is $9415 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8570 delivers 9.8 pts/$ vs 139.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-13400F — making the Core i5-13400F the 173.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8570 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9595 | $196-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9595 | $180-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.8 | 139.1+1319% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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