Xeon W-1390
VS
Core i7-13620H

Xeon W-1390 vs Core i7-13620H

Intel

Xeon W-1390

8 Cores16 Thrd80 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Core i7-13620H

10 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2023

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-1390

#210
EPYC 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
110%
#214
Xeon 6521P
MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250
107%
#215
Xeon E-2456
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289
107%
#218
Xeon Gold 5512U
MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A
104%
#219
Xeon D-1733NT
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
102%
#220
Xeon 6520P
MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295
102%
#221
Xeon Gold 6314U
MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A
101%
#222
Xeon E-2478
MSRP: $568|Avg: $269
101%
#223
Xeon W-1390
MSRP: $494|Avg: $400
100%
#225
Xeon W-1250
MSRP: $285|Avg: $333
99%
#226
EPYC 9135
MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95
98%
#227
Xeon E-2378
MSRP: $362|Avg: $562
97%
#228
Xeon w3-2525
MSRP: $609|Avg: $800
97%
#230
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368
96%
#232
EPYC 7282
MSRP: $650|Avg: $199
96%
#233
Xeon w5-2545
MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100
95%
#234
Xeon W-1250P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $311
95%
#237
Xeon w3-2535
MSRP: $739|Avg: $800
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13620H

#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
106%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
102%
#76
Core i7-13620H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
98%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
97%
#86
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
97%
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 ($400) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1390 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon W-1390Core i7-13620H
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-13620H ($0), 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 ($400 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon W-1390Core i7-13620H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
More affordable ($0)

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-1390 and Core i7-13620H

Intel

Xeon W-1390

The Xeon W-1390 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,902 points. Launch price was $494.

Intel

Core i7-13620H

The Core i7-13620H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 23,804 points. Launch price was $502.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-1390 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-13620H offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-13620H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1390 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-13620H — a 4% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1390 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon W-1390 uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-13620H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1390 scores 23,902 against the Core i7-13620H's 23,804 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon W-1390. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1390 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13620H.

FeatureXeon W-1390Core i7-13620H
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
10 / 16+25%
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz+4%
4.9 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz+17%
2.4 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
24 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+300%
Process
14 nm
Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture
Rocket Lake-S (2021)
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark
23,902
23,804
Cinebench R23 Multi
15,176
Geekbench 6 Single
1,859
Geekbench 6 Multi
11,766
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-1390 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-13620H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-1390Core i7-13620H
Socket
LGA1200
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
96 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-1390) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13620H). The Core i7-13620H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (64EU)), while the Xeon W-1390 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureXeon W-1390Core i7-13620H
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics (64EU)
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d