Xeon W-2175 vs Core i5-13600H
Xeon W-2175
Core i5-13600H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2175
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13600H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2175 | Core i5-13600H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2175 | Core i5-13600H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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-2175 and Core i5-13600H
Xeon W-2175
The Xeon W-2175 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 23,507 points. Launch price was $1,947.
Core i5-13600H
The Core i5-13600H 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 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 18 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: 23,291 points. Launch price was $311.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2175 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Core i5-13600H offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-2175 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2175 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13600H — a 11% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon W-2175 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-13600H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2175 scores 23,507 against the Core i5-13600H's 23,291 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon W-2175. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2175 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-13600H.
| Feature | Xeon W-2175 | Core i5-13600H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 28+17% | 12 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.8 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.8 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB (total)+7% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 23,507 | 23,291 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 14,857 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,423 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,684 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2175 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-13600H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2175 | Core i5-13600H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 96 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-2175) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13600H). The Core i5-13600H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Xeon W-2175 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600H targets High performance laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13600H rivals Ryzen 7 7840HS.
| Feature | Xeon W-2175 | Core i5-13600H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | High performance laptop |
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