Intel Core i5-13400E vs Intel Xeon W-2195 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multicore performance according to the database?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2195 wins all six head-to-head benchmark comparisons. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 23828 against 22950 for the Intel Core i5-13400E, a 3.8% advantage. The same 3.8% delta appears in every other test.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-core performance?

A: The Xeon W-2195 also leads in single-core tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3363 versus 3240 for the Core i5-13400E, again a 3.8% difference. The single-core wins are consistent across R15, R20, and R23.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The Xeon W-2195 has 18 cores and 36 threads, while the Core i5-13400E has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the Core i5-13400E comes within roughly 4% of the Xeon's multicore scores.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon W-2195 and the Intel Core i5-13400E support ECC memory. This makes both viable for workstation or reliability-focused builds.

Q: What are the socket and memory channel differences?

A: The Xeon W-2195 uses Intel Socket 2066 with quad-channel DDR4 memory, while the Core i5-13400E uses Intel Socket 1700 with dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory. The Xeon also has a higher recorded memory bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s, whereas the Core i5 has no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: How do their overall benchmark percentiles compare?

A: The Xeon W-2195 sits at the 63rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Core i5-13400E sits at the 62nd percentile. Their average benchmark scores are 6892 and 6638, respectively.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and market segments. The Intel Xeon W-2195 is built on the Skylake architecture, specifically the Skylake-W codename, and targets the Server/Workstation segment. It uses a 14 nm process node with a die size of 484 mm². In contrast, the Intel Core i5-13400E belongs to the Raptor Lake architecture, codename Raptor Lake-S, and targets the Desktop segment. It uses a 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm².

Core counts differ substantially. The Xeon W-2195 packs 18 cores and 36 threads, while the Core i5-13400E offers 10 cores and 16 threads. This means the Xeon has 8 more physical cores and 20 more threads. The Core i5-13400E compensates with higher clock speeds: its base clock is 2.40 GHz and boost clock is 4.60 GHz, versus 2.30 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost for the Xeon.

Cache layouts also differ. The Xeon W-2195 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 24.75 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-13400E has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Xeon has a larger total L3 pool, but the Core i5 has more cache per core at the L1 and L2 levels.

Memory support is another major split. The Xeon W-2195 supports DDR4 memory over a quad-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s. The Core i5-13400E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, though no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The Xeon also provides PCIe Gen 3 with 48 lanes, whereas the Core i5-13400E provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Core i5 includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 730, while the Xeon W-2195 has no integrated graphics listed.

The Xeon W-2195 is end-of-life, released in 2017, while the Core i5-13400E is active, released in 2023. Power draw differs as well: the Xeon is rated at 140 W TDP, the Core i5 at 65 W. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Every benchmark in the database shows the Intel Xeon W-2195 ahead, and the margin is remarkably consistent. Across all six Cinebench tests, the delta is 3.8% except for one test at 3.7%. This uniformity suggests the performance gap is structural rather than workload-specific.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Xeon scores 2401 against 2313 for the Core i5-13400E, a 3.8% win. The single-core R15 test shows 338 versus 326, a 3.7% margin. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multicore result is 10007 for the Xeon and 9639 for the Core i5, while the single-core result is 1412 versus 1360. Both are 3.8% differences.

Cinebench R23 repeats the pattern. The Xeon W-2195 records 23828 in multicore, and the Core i5-13400E records 22950. In single-core, the scores are 3363 and 3240. Both deltas sit at 3.8%.

The interesting story here is not that the Xeon wins, but how close the Core i5-13400E manages to stay. With 18 cores and 36 threads, the Xeon has a theoretical advantage in raw parallel throughput. Yet the Core i5-13400E, with 10 cores and 16 threads, trails by less than 4% in every multicore test. The higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz and the newer Raptor Lake architecture narrow what could have been a much larger gap.

The average benchmark scores reflect this overall picture. The Xeon W-2195 averages 6892, ranked at the 63rd percentile. The Core i5-13400E averages 6638, ranked at the 62nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the Xeon include the Intel Core i5-3470 with an average score of 6906 and a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G with an average score of 6931 and a delta of -0.6%. For the Core i5-13400E, the nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X at 6647 (-0.1%) and the Intel Core i9-9940X at 6657 (-0.3%). Both processors sit in a dense cluster where small score differences separate many models.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear but narrow victory for the Intel Xeon W-2195 in raw Cinebench performance. It wins all six head-to-head tests, and the margin is consistent at roughly 3.8%. If raw render scores are the only criterion, the Xeon W-2195 is the better performer.

However, the Core i5-13400E is competitive in ways its specifications would not suggest. Despite having 8 fewer cores and 20 fewer threads, it finishes within 4% of the Xeon in every multicore test. The newer architecture and higher clock speeds close most of the gap. The Core i5-13400E also comes with integrated graphics, supports DDR5 memory, and uses PCIe Gen 5, all features the Xeon lacks.

For a workstation buyer who needs maximum multicore throughput and can accept an end-of-life platform with quad-channel DDR4 and PCIe Gen 3, the Xeon W-2195 is the stronger choice. For a desktop buyer who wants modern platform features, lower power draw, and near-parity performance, the Core i5-13400E makes more sense. The benchmark data shows the Xeon ahead, but only marginally, and the feature differences may matter more than the score delta.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The Xeon W-2195 has 18 cores and 36 threads, while the Core i5-13400E has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.30 GHz versus 2.40 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.30 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. TDP is 140 W for the Xeon and 65 W for the Core i5.

Sockets differ: the Xeon uses Intel Socket 2066, the Core i5 uses Intel Socket 1700. Architecture is Skylake-W for the Xeon and Raptor Lake-S for the Core i5. Process nodes are 14 nm and 10 nm, respectively, with die sizes of 484 mm² and 215 mm².

Cache configurations differ per core and in total. The Xeon has 64 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core, with 24.75 MB shared L3. The Core i5 has 80 KB L1 per core and 1.25 MB L2 per core, with 20 MB shared L3.

Memory support: the Xeon uses DDR4 over a quad-channel bus with 85.3 GB/s bandwidth; the Core i5 supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with no recorded bandwidth. PCIe support is Gen 3 with 48 lanes for the Xeon, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Core i5. The Core i5 includes UHD Graphics 730; the Xeon has no integrated graphics. The Xeon is end-of-life, released in 2017; the Core i5 is active, released in 2023. The Xeon has a launch MSRP of $2553; the Core i5 has no recorded launch MSRP. Part numbers are SR3RX for the Xeon and SRMG5 for the Core i5.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon W-2195 wins in every measured benchmark category. It leads in Cinebench R15 multicore (2401 versus 2313), R15 single-core (338 versus 326), R20 multicore (10007 versus 9639), R20 single-core (1412 versus 1360), R23 multicore (23828 versus 22950), and R23 single-core (3363 versus 3240). It also offers more cores, more threads, a larger shared L3 cache, quad-channel memory, and more PCIe lanes.

The Intel Core i5-13400E wins in the features that surround the benchmarks. It has a higher base clock and boost clock, a smaller and newer process node, and more L1 and L2 cache per core. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, includes integrated graphics, and uses the newer PCIe Gen 5 standard. Its 65 W TDP is less than half the Xeon's 140 W rating. It is an active product, while the Xeon is end-of-life.

For workloads that favor raw Cinebench scores, the Xeon W-2195 is the pick. For workloads that benefit from modern platform features, lower power draw, or integrated graphics, the Core i5-13400E is the more balanced option. The benchmark delta is small enough that real-world differences will depend heavily on the specific application and the rest of the system configuration.