Xeon w5-2445 vs Core i5-13600K
Xeon w5-2445
Core i5-13600K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w5-2445
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13600K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w5-2445 | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($319) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w5-2445 | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($319) |
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 w5-2445 and Core i5-13600K
Xeon w5-2445
The Xeon w5-2445 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 26.25 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 175 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 32,213 points. Launch price was $839.
Core i5-13600K
The Core i5-13600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 37,655 points. Launch price was $319.
Processing Power
The Xeon w5-2445 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i5-13600K offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i5-13600K has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon w5-2445 versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-13600K — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600K (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon w5-2445 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-13600K uses Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w5-2445 scores 32,213 against the Core i5-13600K's 37,655 — a 15.6% lead for the Core i5-13600K. L3 cache: 26.25 MB on the Xeon w5-2445 vs 24 MB on the Core i5-13600K.
| Feature | Xeon w5-2445 | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 14 / 20+40% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.1 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 26.25 MB+9% | 24 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) |
| PassMark | 32,213 | 37,655+17% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,822 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,719 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w5-2445 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-13600K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon w5-2445 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon w5-2445) vs 2 (Core i5-13600K). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon w5-2445) vs 20 (Core i5-13600K) — the Xeon w5-2445 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w5-2445) and Intel 600 series,Intel 700 series (Core i5-13600K).
| Feature | Xeon w5-2445 | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+967% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+220% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i5-13600K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon w5-2445 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon w5-2445) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13600K). The Core i5-13600K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon w5-2445 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon w5-2445 targets Professional Workstation, Core i5-13600K targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Xeon w5-2445 rivals Threadripper 7945WX.
| Feature | Xeon w5-2445 | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Professional Workstation | Desktop |
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