Xeon w3-2425 vs Core i7-13700K
Aggregate performance score
i7-13700K outperforms Xeon w3-2425 by a whopping 154% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-13700K and Xeon w3-2425 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 127 | 619 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 69.86 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Server |
| Series | Intel Core i7 | no data |
| Architecture codename | Raptor Lake | Sapphire Rapids |
| Release date | 27 September 2022 (1 year ago) | 1 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $409 | no data |
| Current price | $426 (1x MSRP) | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i7-13700K and Xeon w3-2425 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 | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) | 6 (Hexa-Core) |
| Threads | 24 | 12 |
| Base clock speed | 3.4 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 5.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 768 KB | 80K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 24 MB | 2 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 15 MB |
| Chip lithography | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 257 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | 100 °C | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 64 °C |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-13700K and Xeon w3-2425 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 | LGA 1700 | 4677 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 130 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700K and Xeon w3-2425. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| vPro | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| TSX | no data | + |
Security technologies
Core i7-13700K and Xeon w3-2425 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13700K and Xeon w3-2425 are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-13700K and Xeon w3-2425. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5-4400 |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 89.604 GB/s | no data |
| ECC memory support | + | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13700K and Xeon w3-2425.
| PCIe version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 20 | 64 |
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.
Core i7-13700K outperforms Xeon w3-2425 by 154% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Core i7-13700K outperforms Xeon w3-2425 by 154% in Passmark.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 42%
Core i7-13700K outperforms Xeon w3-2425 by 58% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 42%
Core i7-13700K outperforms Xeon w3-2425 by 119% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 30.07 | 11.82 |
| Recency | 27 September 2022 | 1 January 2023 |
| Physical cores | 16 | 6 |
| Threads | 24 | 12 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 130 Watt |
i7-13700K has a 154.4% higher aggregate performance score, 166.7% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 4% lower power consumption.
Xeon w3-2425, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 months.
The Core i7-13700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon w3-2425 in performance tests.
Note that Core i7-13700K is a desktop processor while Xeon w3-2425 is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-13700K and Xeon w3-2425, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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