Xeon X5698 vs i5-13500

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13500
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
20.03
+823%
Xeon X5698
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
2.17

Core i5-13500 outperforms Xeon X5698 by a whopping 823% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13500 and Xeon X5698 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2831858
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation64.38no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency29.161.58
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)Westmere-EP (2010−2011)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)14 February 2011 (13 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 X5698 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads204
Base clock speed2.5 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate154 MHzno data
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)12288 KB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm32 nm
Die size257 mm2239 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,170 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13500 and Xeon X5698 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 configuration12
Socket17001366
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13500 and Xeon X5698. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX+-

Security technologies

Core i5-13500 and Xeon X5698 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13500 and Xeon X5698 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13500 and Xeon X5698. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13500 and Xeon X5698.

PCIe version5.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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 20.03
+823%
Xeon X5698 2.17

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 31812
+823%
Xeon X5698 3447

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.03 2.17
Recency 4 January 2023 14 February 2011
Physical cores 14 2
Threads 20 4
Chip lithography 10 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 130 Watt

i5-13500 has a 823% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 600% more physical cores and 400% more threads, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13500 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5698 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-13500 is a desktop processor while Xeon X5698 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13500 and Xeon X5698, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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