Xeon E5-1680 v2 vs i5-13500

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13500
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
20.02
+152%
Xeon E5-1680 v2
2013
8 cores / 16 threads, 130 Watt
7.94

Core i5-13500 outperforms Xeon E5-1680 v2 by a whopping 152% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13500 and Xeon E5-1680 v2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking278940
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation60.81no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency29.155.78
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)10 September 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$242no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-13500 and Xeon E5-1680 v2 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate154 MHz0 GT/s
L1 cache80K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)25 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm22 nm
Die size257 mm2341 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C85 °C
Number of transistorsno data2,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage rangeno data0.65–1.3V

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13500 and Xeon E5-1680 v2 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA2011
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13500 and Xeon E5-1680 v2. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data-
SIPP+-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-13500 and Xeon E5-1680 v2 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13500 and Xeon E5-1680 v2 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13500 and Xeon E5-1680 v2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866
Maximum memory size192 GB256 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s59.7 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-13500 and Xeon E5-1680 v2 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-13500 and Xeon E5-1680 v2 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-13500 and Xeon E5-1680 v2 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13500 and Xeon E5-1680 v2.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.03.0
PCI Express lanes1640

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-13500 20.02
+152%
Xeon E5-1680 v2 7.94

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-13500 31806
+152%
Xeon E5-1680 v2 12609

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-13500 2427
+262%
Xeon E5-1680 v2 670

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-13500 12290
+199%
Xeon E5-1680 v2 4114

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.02 7.94
Recency 4 January 2023 10 September 2013
Physical cores 14 8
Threads 20 16
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 130 Watt

i5-13500 has a 152.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 75% more physical cores and 25% more threads, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13500 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-1680 v2 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-13500 is a desktop processor while Xeon E5-1680 v2 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13500 and Xeon E5-1680 v2, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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