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 i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $8,950 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1066.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 9.6 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 350W, a 225W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 770, while Xeon Platinum 8470 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (45,784 vs 89,850).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 105 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Platinum 8470, which brings 52 cores / 104 threads and 80 PCIe lanes.

Xeon Platinum 8470

2023

Why buy it

✅+96.2% higher PassMark.
✅+250% larger total L3 cache (105 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 52 cores / 104 threads, plus 80 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅300% more PCIe lanes (80 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.6 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($9,359 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌180% higher power demand at 350W vs 125W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-13700K

2022

Xeon Platinum 8470

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $8,950 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1066.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 9.6 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 350W, a 225W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 770, while Xeon Platinum 8470 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+96.2% higher PassMark.
✅+250% larger total L3 cache (105 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 52 cores / 104 threads, plus 80 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅300% more PCIe lanes (80 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (45,784 vs 89,850).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 105 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Platinum 8470, which brings 52 cores / 104 threads and 80 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.6 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($9,359 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌180% higher power demand at 350W vs 125W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Xeon Platinum 8470?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Platinum 8470 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-13700K is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8470 is the better fit. You are getting 96.2% better PassMark, backed by 52 cores and 104 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 250% larger total L3 cache (105 MB vs 30 MB).

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

Core i7-13700K is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700K is $8,950 cheaper on MSRP at $409 MSRP versus $9,359 MSRP, and it gives you a 15.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon Platinum 8470 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 96.2% better PassMark. It is also 1066.0% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 9.6 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Xeon Platinum 8470 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), 250% larger total L3 cache (105 MB vs 30 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 52 cores / 104 threads instead of 16/24. That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

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 i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8470 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Xeon Platinum 8470
1080p
low	284 FPS	191 FPS
medium	268 FPS	172 FPS
high	223 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	114 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	156 FPS
medium	200 FPS	132 FPS
high	159 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	71 FPS
medium	134 FPS	64 FPS
high	103 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	40 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Xeon Platinum 8470

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Xeon Platinum 8470
1080p
low	689 FPS	282 FPS
medium	580 FPS	250 FPS
high	484 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	230 FPS
medium	525 FPS	208 FPS
high	441 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	143 FPS
medium	314 FPS	131 FPS
high	295 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	99 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Xeon Platinum 8470

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Xeon Platinum 8470
1080p
low	648 FPS	854 FPS
medium	530 FPS	773 FPS
high	467 FPS	738 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	649 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	760 FPS
medium	491 FPS	683 FPS
high	427 FPS	637 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	569 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	505 FPS
medium	374 FPS	413 FPS
high	339 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	306 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Xeon Platinum 8470

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Xeon Platinum 8470
1080p
low	970 FPS	983 FPS
medium	883 FPS	885 FPS
high	766 FPS	765 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	662 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	804 FPS
medium	740 FPS	700 FPS
high	642 FPS	603 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	516 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	577 FPS
medium	515 FPS	518 FPS
high	463 FPS	459 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	397 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Xeon Platinum 8470

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Xeon Platinum 8470

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K 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 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). 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: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

Xeon Platinum 8470

The Xeon Platinum 8470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 52 cores and 104 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 89,850 points. Launch price was $9,359.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8470 offers 52 cores / 104 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8470 has 36 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8470 — a 34.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8470 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Xeon Platinum 8470's 89,850 — a 65% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8470. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8470.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Xeon Platinum 8470
Cores / Threads	16 / 24	52 / 104+225%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+42%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+70%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	105 MB+250%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	45,784	89,850+96%
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8470 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core i7-13700K supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13700K) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8470). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8470) — the Xeon Platinum 8470 offers 60 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Xeon Platinum 8470
Socket	LGA1700	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	4 TB+2033%
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	80+300%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: true (Core i7-13700K) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon Platinum 8470). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon Platinum 8470 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8470 targets Cloud Infrastructure. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Xeon Platinum 8470 rivals EPYC 9534.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Xeon Platinum 8470
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT
Target Use	—	Cloud Infrastructure

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8470 debuted at $9359. On MSRP ($409 vs $9359), the Core i7-13700K is $8950 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 9.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8470 — making the Core i7-13700K the 168.4% better value option.