Xeon w9-3595X vs i5-13600KF
Aggregate performance score
Xeon w9-3595X outperforms Core i5-13600KF by a whopping 164% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i5-13600KF and Xeon w9-3595X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 212 | 13 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 66.85 | 20.42 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Server |
| Series | Intel Core i5 | no data |
| Power efficiency | 12.44 | 15.47 |
| Architecture codename | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| Release date | 27 September 2022 (2 years ago) | 24 August 2024 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $294 | $5,889 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
i5-13600KF has 227% better value for money than Xeon w9-3595X.
Detailed specifications
Core i5-13600KF and Xeon w9-3595X 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 cores | 14 (Tetradeca-Core) | 60 (Hexaconta-Core) |
| Threads | 20 | 120 |
| Base clock speed | 3.5 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 5.1 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Bus type | DMI 4.0 | no data |
| Bus rate | 4 × 16 GT/s | no data |
| Multiplier | 35 | no data |
| L1 cache | 768 KB | 80 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 2 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 112.5 MB |
| Chip lithography | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Die size | 257 mm2 | 4x 477 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 100 °C | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 81 °C |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | + |
Compatibility
Information on Core i5-13600KF and Xeon w9-3595X 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | FCLGA1700 | FCLGA4677 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 W, 181 Watt | 385 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13600KF and Xeon w9-3595X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 |
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| vPro | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| Speed Shift | + | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | + | + |
| TSX | - | + |
| Idle States | + | no data |
| Thermal Monitoring | + | - |
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | no data | + |
| Deep Learning Boost | + | + |
Security technologies
Core i5-13600KF and Xeon w9-3595X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
| EDB | + | + |
| Secure Key | + | no data |
| SGX | no data | - |
| OS Guard | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13600KF and Xeon w9-3595X 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 w9-3595X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 |
| Maximum memory size | 192 GB | 4 TB |
| Max memory channels | 2 | 8 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 89.604 GB/s | no data |
| ECC memory support | - | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | N/A |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13600KF and Xeon w9-3595X.
| PCIe version | 5.0 and 4.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 20 | 112 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 23.80 | 62.95 |
| Recency | 27 September 2022 | 24 August 2024 |
| Physical cores | 14 | 60 |
| Threads | 20 | 120 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 385 Watt |
i5-13600KF has 208% lower power consumption.
Xeon w9-3595X, on the other hand, has a 164.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 328.6% more physical cores and 500% more threads.
The Xeon w9-3595X 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 w9-3595X is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13600KF and Xeon w9-3595X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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