Xeon w7-3455 vs Core i7-13700K
Xeon w7-3455
Core i7-13700K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w7-3455
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w7-3455 | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,625) | ✅ More affordable ($400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w7-3455 | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+447%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,625) | ✅ More affordable ($400) |
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 w7-3455 and Core i7-13700K
Xeon w7-3455
The Xeon w7-3455 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 67.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 54,925 points. Launch price was $2,489.
Core i7-13700K
The Core i7-13700K 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 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). 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: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.
Processing Power
The Xeon w7-3455 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Core i7-13700K offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon w7-3455 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w7-3455 versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon w7-3455 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-13700K uses Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w7-3455 scores 54,925 against the Core i7-13700K's 45,784 — a 18.2% lead for the Xeon w7-3455. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,900 vs 2,846, a 39.9% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,898 vs 18,980 (163.6% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 67.5 MB on the Xeon w7-3455 vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K.
| Feature | Xeon w7-3455 | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.4 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 67.5 MB+125% | 30 MB (total) |
| 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 | 54,925+20% | 45,784 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 31,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,900 | 2,846+50% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,898 | 18,980+900% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w7-3455 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-13700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon w7-3455 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon w7-3455) vs 2 (Core i7-13700K). PCIe lanes: 112 (Xeon w7-3455) vs 20 (Core i7-13700K) — the Xeon w7-3455 offers 92 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel W790 (Xeon w7-3455) and Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K).
| Feature | Xeon w7-3455 | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+2033% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 112+460% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Xeon w7-3455 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support true virtualization. The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon w7-3455 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon w7-3455 rivals Threadripper PRO 7965WX; Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.
| Feature | Xeon w7-3455 | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | true | true |
Value Analysis
The Xeon w7-3455 launched at $2489 MSRP, while the Core i7-13700K debuted at $409. At current prices ($2625 vs $400), the Core i7-13700K is $2225 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w7-3455 delivers 20.9 pts/$ vs 114.5 pts/$ for the Core i7-13700K — making the Core i7-13700K the 138.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon w7-3455 | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2489 | $409-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2625 | $400-85% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.9 | 114.5+448% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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