Xeon Gold 5420+ vs Core i9-13900TE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900TE
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 35 Watt
10.23
Xeon Gold 5420+
2023
28 cores / 56 threads, 205 Watt
37.24
+264%

Xeon Gold 5420+ outperforms i9-13900TE by a whopping 264% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900TE and Xeon Gold 5420+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking70680
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-SSapphire Rapids
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)10 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900TE and Xeon Gold 5420+ 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)28 (Octacosa-Core)
Threads3256
Base clock speed1 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.1 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)52.5 MB
Chip lithography10 nm10 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data84 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900TE and Xeon Gold 5420+ 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
Socket17004677
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt205 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900TE and Xeon Gold 5420+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core i9-13900TE and Xeon Gold 5420+ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900TE and Xeon Gold 5420+ are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13900TE and Xeon Gold 5420+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR5-4400

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900TE and Xeon Gold 5420+.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes1680

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.

i9-13900TE 10.23
Xeon Gold 5420+ 37.24
+264%

Xeon Gold 5420+ outperforms Core i9-13900TE by 264% 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%

i9-13900TE 15819
Xeon Gold 5420+ 57593
+264%

Xeon Gold 5420+ outperforms Core i9-13900TE by 264% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.23 37.24
Physical cores 24 28
Threads 32 56
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 205 Watt

The Xeon Gold 5420+ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-13900TE in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-13900TE is a desktop processor while Xeon Gold 5420+ is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13900TE and Xeon Gold 5420+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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