Xeon w5-3435X vs Core i7-13700KF
Aggregate performance score
Xeon w5-3435X outperforms Core i7-13700KF by a minimal 1% based on our aggregated benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3435X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 132 | 130 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 72.76 | 35.57 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Server |
| Series | Intel Core i7 | no data |
| Architecture codename | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont | Sapphire Rapids |
| Release date | 27 September 2022 (1 year ago) | 1 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $384 | no data |
| Current price | $421 (1.1x MSRP) | $1654 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
i7-13700KF has 105% better value for money than Xeon w5-3435X.
Detailed specifications
Core i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3435X 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 | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) |
| Threads | 24 | 32 |
| Base clock speed | 3.4 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 5.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Bus support | 4 × 16 GT/s | no data |
| L1 cache | 80K (per core) | 80K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 30 MB (shared) | 45 MB |
| Chip lithography | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Die size | 257 mm2 | 4x 477 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 100 °C | 72 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 72 °C |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3435X 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | FCLGA1700 | FCLGA4677 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 W, 253 Watt | 270 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3435X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 |
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| vPro | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| Speed Shift | + | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | + | + |
| TSX | no data | + |
| Idle States | + | no data |
| Thermal Monitoring | + | no data |
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | + | + |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
Security technologies
Core i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3435X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
| EDB | + | + |
| Secure Key | + | no data |
| SGX | no data | - |
| OS Guard | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3435X are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
| EPT | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3435X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 |
| Maximum memory size | 192 GB | 4 TB |
| Max memory channels | 2 | 8 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | no data |
| ECC memory support | no data | + |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3435X.
| PCIe version | 5.0 and 4.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 20 | 112 |
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 w5-3435X outperforms Core i7-13700KF by 1% based on our aggregated 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%
GeekBench 5 Single-Core
GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.
Benchmark coverage: 42%
Core i7-13700KF outperforms Xeon w5-3435X by 33% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.
Benchmark coverage: 42%
Core i7-13700KF outperforms Xeon w5-3435X by 7% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 29.97 | 30.12 |
| Recency | 27 September 2022 | 1 January 2023 |
| Threads | 24 | 32 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 270 Watt |
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3435X.
Note that Core i7-13700KF is a desktop processor while Xeon w5-3435X is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-13700KF and Xeon w5-3435X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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