Xeon Platinum 8571N vs Core i5-13400F
Xeon Platinum 8571N
Core i5-13400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8571N
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8571N | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($418) | ✅ 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 8571N | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+18%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($418) | ✅ 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 8571N and Core i5-13400F
Xeon Platinum 8571N
The Xeon Platinum 8571N 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 52 cores and 104 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 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): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4800 MT/s (1 DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 68,385 points. Launch price was $6,839.
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 8571N packs 52 cores / 104 threads, while the Core i5-13400F offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8571N has 42 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8571N versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 14% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8571N 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 8571N scores 68,385 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 92.8% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8571N. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,961 vs 2,407, a 20.4% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 60,000 vs 11,408 (136.1% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8571N). L3 cache: 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8571N vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8571N | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 52 / 104+420% | 10 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz+4% |
| 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 | 68,385+173% | 25,029 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 16,211 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,961 | 2,407+23% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 60,000+426% | 11,408 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8571N 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 DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon Platinum 8571N supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Platinum 8571N) vs 2 (Core i5-13400F). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8571N) vs 20 (Core i5-13400F) — the Xeon Platinum 8571N offers 60 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Platinum 8571N) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8571N | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+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 8571N supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8571N targets Cloud Server, Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8571N rivals EPYC 9454; Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8571N | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Cloud Server | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8571N launched at $599 MSRP, while the Core i5-13400F debuted at $196. At current prices ($418 vs $180), the Core i5-13400F is $238 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8571N delivers 163.6 pts/$ vs 139.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-13400F — making the Xeon Platinum 8571N the 16.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8571N | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $196-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $418 | $180-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 163.6+18% | 139.1 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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