Xeon W-1390P
VS
Core i7-13705H

Xeon W-1390P vs Core i7-13705H

Intel

Xeon W-1390P

8 Cores16 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Core i7-13705H

14 Cores20 Thrd45 WWMax: 5 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-1390P

#237
Xeon w3-2535
MSRP: $739|Avg: $800
107%
#239
EPYC 7313P
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
107%
#240
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
MSRP: $329|Avg: $60
106%
#241
Xeon w5-2555X
MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145
106%
#242
Xeon E-2246G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $268
106%
#244
Xeon w3-2423
MSRP: $359|Avg: $300
104%
#245
EPYC 8434P
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $3137
104%
#247
EPYC 7443P
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045
101%
#248
EPYC 4564P
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517
101%
#249
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340
101%
#250
EPYC 7D12
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
100%
#251
Xeon W-1390P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $450
100%
#253
Xeon W-2150B
MSRP: $499|Avg: $400
97%
#255
Xeon 6517P
MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195
97%
#257
Xeon W-1290
MSRP: $498|Avg: $300
96%
#258
EPYC 9124
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083
96%
#260
EPYC 4584PX
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517
94%
#261
Xeon w3-2435
MSRP: $669|Avg: $790
94%
#263
Xeon 6710E
MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344
93%
#264
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $180
93%
#266
EPYC 7C13
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13705H

#102
Core i3-1220P
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
105%
#107
Core Ultra 5 228V
MSRP: $295|Avg: $295
104%
#111
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180
103%
#117
Core i7-13705H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#119
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
MSRP: $400|Avg: $380
98%
#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
97%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
95%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
94%
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 ($450) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1390P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon W-1390PCore i7-13705H
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($450)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-13705H ($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 ($450 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon W-1390PCore i7-13705H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($450)
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-1390P and Core i7-13705H

Intel

Xeon W-1390P

The Xeon W-1390P 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 25,016 points. Launch price was $539.

Intel

Core i7-13705H

The Core i7-13705H 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 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1792. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 24,905 points. Launch price was $502.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-1390P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-13705H offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-13705H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Xeon W-1390P versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-13705H — a 3.9% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1390P (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon W-1390P uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-13705H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1390P scores 25,016 against the Core i7-13705H's 24,905 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon W-1390P. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1390P vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13705H.

FeatureXeon W-1390PCore i7-13705H
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
14 / 20+75%
Boost Clock
5.2 GHz+4%
5 GHz
Base Clock
3.5 GHz+46%
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
25,016
24,905
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-1390P uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-13705H uses FCBGA1792 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-1390PCore i7-13705H
Socket
LGA1200
FCBGA1792
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%