Xeon w5-3425 vs i9-13900H

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900H
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
18.07
Xeon w5-3425
2023
12 cores / 24 threads, 270 Watt
23.21
+28.4%

Xeon w5-3425 outperforms Core i9-13900H by a significant 28% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900H and Xeon w5-3425 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking332221
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data52.51
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-Hno data
Power efficiency38.008.14
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-H (2023)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$617$1,189

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900H 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2024
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz4.6 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)30 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++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900H 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
SocketFCBGA1744FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt270 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900H 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 Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-13900H and Xeon w5-3425 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900H 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 i9-13900H and Xeon w5-3425. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size96 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHzno data
Execution Units96no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-13900H and Xeon w5-3425 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900H and Xeon w5-3425 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-13900H and Xeon w5-3425 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900H and Xeon w5-3425.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes8112

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.

i9-13900H 18.07
Xeon w5-3425 23.21
+28.4%

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.

i9-13900H 28701
Xeon w5-3425 36867
+28.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.07 23.21
Recency 4 January 2023 15 February 2023
Physical cores 14 12
Threads 20 24
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 270 Watt

i9-13900H has 16.7% more physical cores, and 500% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-3425, on the other hand, has a 28.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 month, and 20% more threads.

The Xeon w5-3425 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-13900H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-13900H is a notebook processor while Xeon w5-3425 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13900H and Xeon w5-3425, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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