Xeon W-11865MLE
VS
Core i5-13600K

Xeon W-11865MLE vs Core i5-13600K

Intel

Xeon W-11865MLE

8 Cores16 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Core i5-13600K

14 Cores20 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-11865MLE

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
6098%
#1
Core i9-9990XE
MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A
44%
#2
Xeon W-11855M
MSRP: $450|Avg: $200
114%
#3
Xeon W-11955M
MSRP: $623|Avg: $450
102%
#4
Xeon W-11865MLE
MSRP: $467|Avg: $350
100%
#5
Xeon W-11865MRE
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
96%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1151%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1023%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
790%
#16
EPYC 7302
MSRP: $978|Avg: $109
786%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13600K

#120
Ryzen 5 5600XT
MSRP: $192|Avg: $180
105%
#121
Core i5-13600
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
105%
#122
Core i3-13100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $119
104%
#123
Ryzen 5 5600G
MSRP: $259|Avg: $160
104%
#124
Core Ultra 9 285K
MSRP: $589|Avg: $550
104%
#125
Core i5-13400E
MSRP: $221|Avg: $221
103%
#126
Ryzen 7 8700F
MSRP: $270|Avg: $257
103%
#127
Core i9-14900KF
MSRP: $564|Avg: $480
103%
#128
Core i7-12700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $285
102%
#129
Core i9-13900KF
MSRP: $599|Avg: $480
102%
#130
Core i7-12700
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
102%
#131
Core Ultra 5 245T
MSRP: $270|Avg: $270
102%
#132
Core i5-8500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $80
101%
#133
Core i5-9400F
MSRP: $182|Avg: $80
100%
#134
Core i5-11400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $141
100%
#135
Core i5-13600K
MSRP: $329|Avg: $319
100%
#136
Core i5-13500
MSRP: $242|Avg: $264
100%
#137
Ryzen 7 8700G
MSRP: $329|Avg: $269
100%
#138
Core i7-14700
MSRP: $384|Avg: $348
100%
#139
Ryzen 5 2500X
MSRP: $159|Avg: $80
99%
#140
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $60
99%
#141
Core i9-13900K
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
99%
#142
Core i3-14100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $131
98%
#143
Ryzen 5 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
97%
#144
Core i7-10700KF
MSRP: $405|Avg: $160
97%
#145
Core i5-11600K
MSRP: $262|Avg: $170
97%
#146
Core i7-13700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $400
97%
#147
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
96%
#148
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $150
96%
#149
Core i9-12900KS
MSRP: $739|Avg: $385
96%
#150
Ryzen 5 5500X3D
MSRP: $185|Avg: $180
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($350) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-11865MLE is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon W-11865MLECore i5-13600K
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
More affordable ($319)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-13600K ($319), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($31 less, 9% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon W-11865MLECore i5-13600K
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+160%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
More affordable ($319)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 W-11865MLE and Core i5-13600K

Intel

Xeon W-11865MLE

The Xeon W-11865MLE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 August 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 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: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,917 points. Launch price was $467.

Intel

Core i5-13600K

The Core i5-13600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 37,655 points. Launch price was $319.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-11865MLE packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-13600K offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i5-13600K has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-11865MLE versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-13600K — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600K (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon W-11865MLE uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-13600K uses Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-11865MLE scores 15,917 against the Core i5-13600K's 37,655 — a 81.2% lead for the Core i5-13600K. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11865MLE vs 24 MB on the Core i5-13600K.

FeatureXeon W-11865MLECore i5-13600K
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
14 / 20+75%
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz
5.1 GHz+13%
Base Clock
1.5 GHz
3.5 GHz+133%
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)
24 MB
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+60%
Process
10 nm
Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture
Tiger Lake-H (2021)
Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
PassMark
15,917
37,655+137%
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-11865MLE uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-13600K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-11865MLECore i5-13600K
Socket
FCBGA1787
LGA1700
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity
192 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-11865MLE) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13600K). The Core i5-13600K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon W-11865MLE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600K targets Desktop.

FeatureXeon W-11865MLECore i5-13600K
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Desktop
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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-11865MLE launched at $467 MSRP, while the Core i5-13600K debuted at $329. At current prices ($350 vs $319), the Core i5-13600K is $31 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-11865MLE delivers 45.5 pts/$ vs 118.0 pts/$ for the Core i5-13600K — making the Core i5-13600K the 88.8% better value option.

FeatureXeon W-11865MLECore i5-13600K
MSRP
$467
$329-30%
Avg Price (30d)
$350
$319-9%
Performance per Dollar
45.5
118.0+159%
Release Date
2021
2022