i5-13600K vs Xeon E3-1275

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1275
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.60
Core i5-13600K
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.79
+589%

Core i5-13600K outperforms Xeon E3-1275 by a whopping 589% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1275 and Core i5-13600K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1528206
Place by popularitynot in top-1005
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.0161.57
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency3.4612.49
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release date3 April 2011 (13 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$450$319

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-13600K has 5996% better value for money than Xeon E3-1275.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1275 and Core i5-13600K 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads820
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data35
L1 cache64 KB (per core)768 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)8 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)24 MB
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size216 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1275 and Core i5-13600K 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
SocketLGA1155FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 W, 181 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1275 and Core i5-13600K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1275 and Core i5-13600K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1275 and Core i5-13600K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1275 and Core i5-13600K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s89.604 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD P3000Intel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHz1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1275 and Core i5-13600K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported24

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1275 and Core i5-13600K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1275 and Core i5-13600K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1275 and Core i5-13600K.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

Xeon E3-1275 3.60
i5-13600K 24.79
+589%

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.

Xeon E3-1275 5516
i5-13600K 37938
+588%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.60 24.79
Recency 3 April 2011 27 September 2022
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 8 20
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon E3-1275 has 31.6% lower power consumption.

i5-13600K, on the other hand, has a 588.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, and 250% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

The Core i5-13600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1275 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1275 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-13600K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1275 and Core i5-13600K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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