Xeon Gold 6448Y vs i7-13700K

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13700K
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
29.21
Xeon Gold 6448Y
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 225 Watt
38.06
+30.3%

Xeon Gold 6448Y outperforms Core i7-13700K by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-13700K and Xeon Gold 6448Y processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14979
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation60.7526.86
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency10.9316.01
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)10 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$409$3,583

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-13700K has 126% better value for money than Xeon Gold 6448Y.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-13700K and Xeon Gold 6448Y 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads2464
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)60 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C79 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-13700K and Xeon Gold 6448Y 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 253 Watt225 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700K and Xeon Gold 6448Y. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, 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+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-13700K and Xeon Gold 6448Y technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13700K and Xeon Gold 6448Y are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-13700K and Xeon Gold 6448Y. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400
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 cardIntel UHD Graphics 770no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.6 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-13700K and Xeon Gold 6448Y integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-13700K and Xeon Gold 6448Y 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 i7-13700K and Xeon Gold 6448Y integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13700K and Xeon Gold 6448Y.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05
PCI Express lanes2080

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.

i7-13700K 29.21
Xeon Gold 6448Y 38.06
+30.3%

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.

i7-13700K 46392
Xeon Gold 6448Y 60449
+30.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.21 38.06
Recency 27 September 2022 10 January 2023
Physical cores 16 32
Threads 24 64
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 225 Watt

i7-13700K has 80% lower power consumption.

Xeon Gold 6448Y, on the other hand, has a 30.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 months, and 100% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

The Xeon Gold 6448Y is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-13700K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-13700K is a desktop processor while Xeon Gold 6448Y is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-13700K and Xeon Gold 6448Y, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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