Xeon w5-3435X vs i5-13600KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13600KF
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.45
Xeon w5-3435X
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 270 Watt
30.04
+22.9%

Xeon w5-3435X outperforms i5-13600KF by a significant 23% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13600KF and Xeon w5-3435X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking195138
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation66.38no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Sapphire Rapids (2023)
Release date27 September 2022 (1 year ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-13600KF and Xeon w5-3435X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2032
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache768 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB45 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13600KF and Xeon w5-3435X 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 181 Watt270 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13600KF and Xeon w5-3435X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
StatusLaunchedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-13600KF and Xeon w5-3435X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
SGXno data-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13600KF and Xeon w5-3435X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13600KF and Xeon w5-3435X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size192 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13600KF and Xeon w5-3435X.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes20112

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.

i5-13600KF 24.45
Xeon w5-3435X 30.04
+22.9%

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.

i5-13600KF 37814
Xeon w5-3435X 46466
+22.9%

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.

i5-13600KF 2785
+30.8%
Xeon w5-3435X 2129

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.

i5-13600KF 15723
Xeon w5-3435X 16039
+2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 24.45 30.04
Recency 27 September 2022 15 February 2023
Physical cores 14 16
Threads 20 32
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 270 Watt

i5-13600KF has 116% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-3435X, on the other hand, has a 22.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 months, and 14.3% more physical cores and 60% more threads.

The Xeon w5-3435X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-13600KF in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-13600KF is a desktop processor while Xeon w5-3435X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13600KF and Xeon w5-3435X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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