Xeon W-1290 vs Core i5-13400T
Xeon W-1290
Core i5-13400T
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 W-1290
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1290 | Core i5-13400T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1290 | Core i5-13400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
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 W-1290 and Core i5-13400T
Xeon W-1290
The Xeon W-1290 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 20,112 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i5-13400T
The Core i5-13400T 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 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,265 points. Launch price was $221.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1290 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, matching the Core i5-13400T's 10 cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1290 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-13400T — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1290 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Xeon W-1290 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-13400T uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1290 scores 20,112 against the Core i5-13400T's 20,265 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-13400T. Both processors carry 20 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290 | Core i5-13400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 10 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+16% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+146% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 20,112 | 20,265 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 16,094 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,364 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,135 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1290 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-13400T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290 | Core i5-13400T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-1290) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400T). The Core i5-13400T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 730), while the Xeon W-1290 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400T targets Energy Efficient Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400T rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290 | Core i5-13400T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Energy Efficient Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1290 launched at $498 MSRP, while the Core i5-13400T debuted at $221. At current prices ($300 vs $200), the Core i5-13400T is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1290 delivers 67.0 pts/$ vs 101.3 pts/$ for the Core i5-13400T — making the Core i5-13400T the 40.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290 | Core i5-13400T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $498 | $221-56% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $200-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.0 | 101.3+51% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2023 |
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