CPU
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Xeon Silver 4310
Core i5-13500TE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4310
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13500TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4310 | Core i5-13500TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4310 | Core i5-13500TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
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 Silver 4310 and Core i5-13500TE
Xeon Silver 4310
The Xeon Silver 4310 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 21,903 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i5-13500TE
The Core i5-13500TE 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 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 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: 21,936 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4310 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i5-13500TE offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i5-13500TE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4310 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-13500TE — a 30.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-13500TE (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4310 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-13500TE uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4310 scores 21,903 against the Core i5-13500TE's 21,936 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-13500TE. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4310 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500TE.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4310 | Core i5-13500TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 14 / 20+17% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.5 GHz+36% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+62% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 24 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 21,903 | 21,936 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 14,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4310 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13500TE uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2667 on the Xeon Silver 4310 versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13500TE — the Xeon Silver 4310 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4310 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Silver 4310) vs 2 (Core i5-13500TE). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Silver 4310) vs 20 (Core i5-13500TE) — the Xeon Silver 4310 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA4189 (Xeon Silver 4310) and H610E,Q670E,R680E,W680 (Core i5-13500TE).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4310 | Core i5-13500TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2667+53240% | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 | 128 GB+2184433% |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+220% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Silver 4310 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Silver 4310) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13500TE). The Core i5-13500TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon Silver 4310 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13500TE targets Industrial / Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-13500TE rivals Core i5-12500TE.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4310 | Core i5-13500TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Industrial / Embedded |
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