PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-13600K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +32.7% higher average FPS across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 125W instead of 135W, a 10W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Xeon E5-4667 v3 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 40 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-4667 v3, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.
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157% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$128 MSRP

Xeon E5-4667 v3

2015

Why buy it

✅+66.7% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.
✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($128 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600K across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,397 vs 37,655).
❌Older platform position on LGA2011 with DDR4, while Core i5-13600K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13600K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-13600K

2022

Xeon E5-4667 v3

2015

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +32.7% higher average FPS across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 125W instead of 135W, a 10W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Xeon E5-4667 v3 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+66.7% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.
✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($128 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 40 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-4667 v3, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.
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157% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$128 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600K across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,397 vs 37,655).
❌Older platform position on LGA2011 with DDR4, while Core i5-13600K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13600K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13600K better than Xeon E5-4667 v3?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-4667 v3 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-13600K is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-13600K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 32.7% more average FPS across 48 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13600K is the better fit. You are getting 144.6% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-13600K is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon E5-4667 v3 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i5-13600K is 157.0% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $128 MSRP, and it gives you a 32.7% average FPS lead across 48 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon E5-4667 v3 is also 5.1% better value on MSRP (120.3 vs 114.5 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-13600K is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2015), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of LGA2011, and more multi-core headroom with 14 cores / 20 threads instead of 16/32. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-13600K Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4667 v3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Xeon E5-4667 v3
1080p
low	281 FPS	175 FPS
medium	264 FPS	151 FPS
high	220 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	147 FPS
medium	198 FPS	123 FPS
high	158 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	68 FPS
medium	133 FPS	61 FPS
high	102 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	38 FPS

Open Core i5-13600K Open Xeon E5-4667 v3

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Xeon E5-4667 v3
1080p
low	632 FPS	212 FPS
medium	533 FPS	193 FPS
high	450 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	416 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	540 FPS	183 FPS
medium	474 FPS	166 FPS
high	403 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	316 FPS	115 FPS
medium	282 FPS	106 FPS
high	269 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	74 FPS

Open Core i5-13600K Open Xeon E5-4667 v3

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Xeon E5-4667 v3
1080p
low	663 FPS	385 FPS
medium	543 FPS	385 FPS
high	477 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	414 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	600 FPS	385 FPS
medium	499 FPS	385 FPS
high	434 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	385 FPS
4K
low	441 FPS	385 FPS
medium	381 FPS	359 FPS
high	344 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	270 FPS

Open Core i5-13600K Open Xeon E5-4667 v3

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Xeon E5-4667 v3
1080p
low	941 FPS	385 FPS
medium	941 FPS	385 FPS
high	923 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	831 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	941 FPS	385 FPS
medium	850 FPS	385 FPS
high	738 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	651 FPS	385 FPS
4K
low	651 FPS	385 FPS
medium	588 FPS	385 FPS
high	529 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	358 FPS

Open Core i5-13600K Open Xeon E5-4667 v3

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600K and Xeon E5-4667 v3

Core i5-13600K

The Core i5-13600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 37,655 points. Launch price was $319.

Xeon E5-4667 v3

The Xeon E5-4667 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,397 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13600K packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon E5-4667 v3 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon E5-4667 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-13600K versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4667 v3 — a 55% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600K (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-13600K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E5-4667 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600K scores 37,655 against the Xeon E5-4667 v3's 15,397 — a 83.9% lead for the Core i5-13600K. L3 cache: 24 MB on the Core i5-13600K vs 40 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4667 v3.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Xeon E5-4667 v3
Cores / Threads	14 / 20	16 / 32+14%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+76%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+75%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB	40 MB (total)+67%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+700%	256K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	37,655+145%	15,397

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13600K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-4667 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Xeon E5-4667 v3
Socket	LGA1700	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13600K) / not specified (Xeon E5-4667 v3). The Core i5-13600K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon E5-4667 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600K targets Desktop.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Xeon E5-4667 v3
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13600K launched at $329 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4667 v3 debuted at $128. On MSRP ($329 vs $128), the Xeon E5-4667 v3 is $201 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13600K delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 120.3 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4667 v3 — making the Xeon E5-4667 v3 the 5% better value option.