Xeon w5-3425 vs i7-13700KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13700KF
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
29.28
+26.9%
Xeon w5-3425
2023
12 cores / 24 threads, 270 Watt
23.08

Core i7-13700KF outperforms Xeon w5-3425 by a significant 27% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3425 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking149225
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation68.4652.11
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency10.958.09
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$384$1,189

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-13700KF has 31% better value for money than Xeon w5-3425.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3425 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2424
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache768 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB30 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 i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3425 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, 253 Watt270 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3425. 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 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3425 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 i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3425 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3425. 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 i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3425.

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.

i7-13700KF 29.28
+26.9%
Xeon w5-3425 23.08

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.

i7-13700KF 46510
+26.9%
Xeon w5-3425 36659

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.

i7-13700KF 2906
+52%
Xeon w5-3425 1912

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.

i7-13700KF 17614
+41.2%
Xeon w5-3425 12475

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.28 23.08
Recency 27 September 2022 15 February 2023
Physical cores 16 12
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 270 Watt

i7-13700KF has a 26.9% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% more physical cores, and 116% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-3425, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 months.

The Core i7-13700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon w5-3425 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-13700KF is a desktop processor while Xeon w5-3425 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3425, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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