Core i5-13600K vs Xeon L5609
Aggregate performance score
i5-13600K outperforms Xeon L5609 by a whopping 1054% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Xeon L5609 and Core i5-13600K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1809 | 188 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | 6 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.04 | 60.91 |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Series | no data | Intel Core i5 |
| Architecture codename | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont |
| Release date | 16 March 2010 (14 years ago) | 27 September 2022 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $319 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
i5-13600K has 152175% better value for money than Xeon L5609.
Detailed specifications
Xeon L5609 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 14 (Tetradeca-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 20 |
| Base clock speed | 1.87 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1.86 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Bus support | no data | 4 × 16 GT/s |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 768 KB |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) | 24 MB |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Die size | 239 mm2 | 257 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 63 °C | 100 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 72 °C |
| Number of transistors | 1,170 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon L5609 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 configuration | 2 | 1 |
| Socket | 1366 | LGA 1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 40 Watt | 125 W, 181 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon L5609 and Core i5-13600K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | no data | + |
| vPro | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
Security technologies
Xeon L5609 and Core i5-13600K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon L5609 and Core i5-13600K are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon L5609 and Core i5-13600K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 128 GB |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 89.604 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | + | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon L5609 and Core i5-13600K.
| PCIe version | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 20 |
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 i5-13600K outperforms Xeon L5609 by 1054% 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 i5-13600K outperforms Xeon L5609 by 1053% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 2.13 | 24.59 |
| Recency | 16 March 2010 | 27 September 2022 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 14 |
| Threads | 4 | 20 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 40 Watt | 125 Watt |
Xeon L5609 has 212.5% lower power consumption.
i5-13600K, on the other hand, has a 1054.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, and 250% more physical cores and 400% more threads.
The Core i5-13600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon L5609 in performance tests.
Be aware that Xeon L5609 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-13600K is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon L5609 and Core i5-13600K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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