Xeon w5-2565X vs i9-13900

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
29.53
Xeon w5-2565X
2024
18 cores / 36 threads, 288 Watt
35.72
+21%

Xeon w5-2565X outperforms Core i9-13900 by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900 and Xeon w5-2565X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking145103
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation48.44no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency22.2411.68
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)no data
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)1 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$549no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900 and Xeon w5-2565X 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)18 (Octadeca-Core)
Threads3236
Base clock speed2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.5 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)no data
L2 cache2 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache36 MB (shared)37.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C79 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900 and Xeon w5-2565X 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt288 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900 and Xeon w5-2565X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX+-
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++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-13900 and Xeon w5-2565X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900 and Xeon w5-2565X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13900 and Xeon w5-2565X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size192 GB2 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 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 i9-13900 and Xeon w5-2565X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900 and Xeon w5-2565X 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 i9-13900 and Xeon w5-2565X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900 and Xeon w5-2565X.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes1664

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.

i9-13900 29.53
Xeon w5-2565X 35.72
+21%

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.

i9-13900 46901
Xeon w5-2565X 56739
+21%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.53 35.72
Recency 4 January 2023 1 July 2024
Physical cores 24 18
Threads 32 36
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 288 Watt

i9-13900 has 33.3% more physical cores, and 130.4% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-2565X, on the other hand, has a 21% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 12.5% more threads.

The Xeon w5-2565X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-13900 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-13900 is a desktop processor while Xeon w5-2565X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13900 and Xeon w5-2565X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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