Xeon E5-2698B V3 vs i9-13900K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900K
2022
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
38.33
+263%
Xeon E5-2698B V3
2015
16 cores / 32 threads, 135 Watt
10.56

i9-13900K outperforms Xeon E5-2698B V3 by a whopping 263% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900K and Xeon E5-2698B V3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking82733
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation62.78no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
Release date27 September 2022 (1 year ago)January 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$589no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900K and Xeon E5-2698B V3 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3232
Base clock speed3 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache1.5 MB64K (per core)
L2 cache16 MB256K (per core)
L3 cache12 MB40 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm22 nm
Die size257 mm2356 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C88 °C
Number of transistorsno data2,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900K and Xeon E5-2698B V3 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 configuration12
SocketFCLGA17002011-3
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 253 Watt135 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900K and Xeon E5-2698B V3. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusLaunchedno data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-13900K and Xeon E5-2698B V3 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900K and Xeon E5-2698B V3 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13900K and Xeon E5-2698B V3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4-2133
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.65 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-13900K and Xeon E5-2698B V3 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900K and Xeon E5-2698B V3 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-13900K and Xeon E5-2698B V3 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900K and Xeon E5-2698B V3.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.03.0
PCI Express lanes2040

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.

i9-13900K 38.33
+263%
Xeon E5-2698B V3 10.56

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.

i9-13900K 59112
+263%
Xeon E5-2698B V3 16287

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 38.33 10.56
Physical cores 24 16
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 135 Watt

i9-13900K has a 263% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores, and 8% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-13900K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2698B V3 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-13900K is a desktop processor while Xeon E5-2698B V3 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13900K and Xeon E5-2698B V3, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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