Xeon W-2195 vs Core i5-13400F

Xeon W-2195

18 Cores36 Thrd140 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2017

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-2195

18 / 36

27,977

+11.8%

25,029

0.0%

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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-2195

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

100%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

78%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

67%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

65%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

107%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

107%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

106%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

106%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

105%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

105%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

104%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

104%

#74

Ryzen 5 5500GT

MSRP: $125|Avg: $130

104%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

76%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

104%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

103%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

102%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

101%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

101%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

101%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

100%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

100%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

100%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

99%

#85

Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

98%

#86

Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

98%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

97%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

97%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

97%

#91

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

96%

#92

Ryzen 5 8600G

MSRP: $229|Avg: $190

96%

#93

Core i7-13700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

94%

#94

Ryzen 7 9700X

MSRP: $359|Avg: $285

94%

#95

Ryzen 9 7900

MSRP: $429|Avg: $370

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-13400F (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon W-2195	Core i5-13400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon W-2195 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon W-2195	Core i5-13400F
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+3924%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

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.

Xeon W-2195 Benchmark Check

Core i5-13400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2195 and Core i5-13400F

Xeon W-2195

The Xeon W-2195 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 27,977 points. Launch price was $2,553.

Core i5-13400F

The Core i5-13400F 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 25,029 points. Launch price was $196.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-2195 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Core i5-13400F offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-2195 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2195 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon W-2195 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2195 scores 27,977 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 11.1% lead for the Xeon W-2195. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21,000 vs 16,211 (25.7% advantage for the Xeon W-2195). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,300 vs 2,407, a 59.7% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,002 vs 11,408 (13.1% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2195 vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.

Feature	Xeon W-2195	Core i5-13400F
Cores / Threads	18 / 36+80%	10 / 16
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.6 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	24.75 MB (total)+24%	20 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+25%
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	27,977+12%	25,029
Cinebench R23 Multi	21,000+30%	16,211
Geekbench 6 Single	1,300	2,407+85%
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,002	11,408+14%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2195 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-13400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Xeon W-2195 versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F — the Core i5-13400F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2195 supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon W-2195) vs 2 (Core i5-13400F). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-2195) vs 20 (Core i5-13400F) — the Xeon W-2195 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C422 (Xeon W-2195) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).

Feature	Xeon W-2195	Core i5-13400F
Socket	LGA2011	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	512 GB+167%	192 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	48+140%	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-2195 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-2195) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F). Primary use case: Xeon W-2195 targets Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis, Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon W-2195 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 1950X; Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

Feature	Xeon W-2195	Core i5-13400F
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-2195 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core i5-13400F debuted at $196. At current prices ($5 vs $180), the Xeon W-2195 is $175 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2195 delivers 5595.4 pts/$ vs 139.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-13400F — making the Xeon W-2195 the 190.3% better value option.