Core i7-13700K vs Xeon E5-2660 v2
Aggregate performance score
i7-13700K outperforms Xeon E5-2660 v2 by a whopping 343% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Xeon E5-2660 v2 and Core i7-13700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 987 | 133 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 1.71 | 66.91 |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Series | no data | Intel Core i7 |
| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont |
| Release date | 1 September 2013 (10 years ago) | 27 September 2022 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $850 | $409 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
i7-13700K has 3813% better value for money than Xeon E5-2660 v2.
Detailed specifications
Xeon E5-2660 v2 and Core i7-13700K 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 | 10 (Deca-Core) | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) |
| Threads | 20 | 24 |
| Base clock speed | 2.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3 GHz | 5.4 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 | 25 MB (shared) | 6 MB |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Die size | 160 mm2 | 257 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 75 °C | 100 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 72 °C |
| Number of transistors | 1,400 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon E5-2660 v2 and Core i7-13700K 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 | 2011 | LGA 1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 125 W, 253 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2660 v2 and Core i7-13700K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| vPro | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
Security technologies
Xeon E5-2660 v2 and Core i7-13700K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2660 v2 and Core i7-13700K are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2660 v2 and Core i7-13700K. 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 | 59.7 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 E5-2660 v2 and Core i7-13700K.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 40 | 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 i7-13700K outperforms Xeon E5-2660 v2 by 343% 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: 65%
Core i7-13700K outperforms Xeon E5-2660 v2 by 343% in Passmark.
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: 40%
Core i7-13700K outperforms Xeon E5-2660 v2 by 553% 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: 40%
Core i7-13700K outperforms Xeon E5-2660 v2 by 458% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 6.78 | 30.06 |
| Recency | 1 September 2013 | 27 September 2022 |
| Physical cores | 10 | 16 |
| Threads | 20 | 24 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 125 Watt |
Xeon E5-2660 v2 has 31.6% lower power consumption.
i7-13700K, on the other hand, has a 343.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, and 60% more physical cores and 20% more threads.
The Core i7-13700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2660 v2 in performance tests.
Be aware that Xeon E5-2660 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-13700K is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2660 v2 and Core i7-13700K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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