Intel Core i7-13700E vs Intel Xeon Gold 5318N Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a consistent, if narrow, victory for the Intel Xeon Gold 5318N across every shared benchmark in the database. The head-to-head comparison includes six Cinebench tests, and the Xeon Gold 5318N wins all six, with the Core i7-13700E failing to take a single round. The margin is uniform: the Xeon Gold leads by 4.3% in five of the six tests, and by 4.4% in the remaining one.

Starting with multi-core performance, the Xeon Gold 5318N scores 2938 in Cinebench R15 multi-core versus 2816 for the Core i7-13700E, a 4.3% advantage. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Xeon Gold posts 12245 against 11735, again a 4.3% gap. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test shows the same pattern: 29155 for the Xeon Gold versus 27941 for the Core i7, with the delta sitting at 4.3%. These are not overwhelming margins, but they are consistent across all three generations of the Cinebench suite, indicating that the Xeon Gold's advantage in multi-threaded workloads is structural rather than test-specific.

Single-core results tell the same story. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Xeon Gold scores 414 versus 397 for the Core i7-13700E, a 4.3% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1728 for the Xeon Gold against 1656, also a 4.3% gap. Cinebench R23 single-core closes the set with 4116 versus 3944, a 4.4% margin. It is notable that the Core i7-13700E, despite having a much higher maximum boost clock in its specifications, does not outrun the Xeon Gold in any single-threaded test. The Xeon Gold's base clock of 2.10 GHz is lower than the Core i7's base of 1900.00 MHz on paper, but the actual benchmark results favor the Xeon Gold in every recorded instance.

Looking at the broader database context, the Xeon Gold 5318N has an average benchmark score of 8433, placing it in the 64th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-8550U at 8407 (0.3% ahead), the Intel Pentium Gold G7400 at 8515 (1% behind), the Intel Core i5-10210U at 8344 (1.1% ahead), and the Intel Xeon Gold 5320T at 8316 (1.4% ahead). The Core i7-13700E, by contrast, has an average score of 7957, also in the 64th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 7551P at 7952 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i9-10980XE at 7910 (0.6% ahead), the Intel Xeon Gold 6326 at 8071 (1.4% behind), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8180M at 8110 (1.9% behind). The average-score gap between the two processors in this comparison is 476 points, which is roughly 6% of the Core i7's average, though the head-to-head Cinebench tests show a narrower 4.3% difference.

Where Each One Wins

The data presents an unambiguous split: the Xeon Gold 5318N wins every benchmark that the two processors share. There are no recorded tests where the Core i7-13700E comes out ahead. This does not mean the Core i7 is without merit, but within the scope of the database's shared tests, it loses all six rounds.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Xeon Gold's advantage is built on its core and thread count. It has 24 cores and 48 threads, while the Core i7-13700E has 16 cores and 24 threads. The Xeon Gold's 4.3% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core (29155 vs 27941) is modest given the 50% difference in thread count, which suggests that the Core i7's higher per-core clocks help it close the gap. Still, the Xeon Gold remains ahead in every multi-core test.

For single-threaded workloads, the result is more surprising. The Core i7-13700E has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz in its specifications, which is far higher than the Xeon Gold's 3.40 GHz. Yet the Xeon Gold wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 4.4% (4116 vs 3944). This indicates that the Xeon Gold's Ice Lake architecture delivers higher instructions per clock in these specific tests, or that the Core i7's boost clock is not sustained under the benchmark's load profile. The recorded data does not explain the cause, only the outcome.

The Core i7-13700E does have one benchmark that is not present for the Xeon Gold: Geekbench. It scores 12728 in Geekbench multi-core and 2437 in Geekbench single-core. Since the Xeon Gold has no Geekbench entry in the database, this cannot be compared directly. The Core i7's win count in the head-to-head table is 0, but its broader benchmark profile includes this additional data point.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and target different market segments. The Xeon Gold 5318N uses the Ice Lake architecture, specifically the Ice Lake-SP variant, and belongs to the Xeon Gold generation. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The Core i7-13700E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-S, and belongs to the Core 13th Gen series. It is also built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. Both use the same process node, but the architectures differ substantially.

The Xeon Gold 5318N has 24 cores and 48 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.40 GHz. Its cache hierarchy is configured per core: 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Core i7-13700E has 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 1900.00 MHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its cache is larger per core at 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2, but the shared L3 is smaller at 30 MB. The Core i7 also has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while the Xeon Gold has no die size data in the database.

Memory support is a major divergence. The Xeon Gold supports DDR4 memory with an eight-channel memory bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 170.7 GB/s. The Core i7-13700E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but uses a dual-channel memory bus, and the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for it. The Xeon Gold's eight-channel configuration gives it a clear advantage in memory-intensive server workloads, though the Core i7's support for DDR5 may offer higher per-channel speeds.

The PCIe configurations also differ. The Xeon Gold provides Gen 4 with 64 lanes (CPU only), while the Core i7-13700E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Xeon Gold's lane count is four times higher, making it suitable for multi-GPU or high-density storage systems. The Core i7's Gen 5 support offers higher bandwidth per lane but fewer total lanes.

The Core i7-13700E includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770, while the Xeon Gold has no integrated graphics listed. The Xeon Gold has a multiplier that is locked, whereas the Core i7 has an unlocked multiplier, allowing for overclocking. Both processors support ECC memory, and both are marked as Active in production status. The release dates differ: the Xeon Gold was released on 2021-04-05, and the Core i7-13700E was released on 2023-01-03.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Xeon Gold 5318N has 24 cores and 48 threads, while the Intel Core i7-13700E has 16 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference in Cinebench R23?

A: The Xeon Gold 5318N scores 4116 in Cinebench R23 single-core, and the Core i7-13700E scores 3944. The Xeon Gold leads by 4.4%.

Q: Does the Core i7-13700E win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. In the six shared Cinebench tests, the Xeon Gold 5318N wins all six, with a 4.3% margin in five tests and a 4.4% margin in one.

Q: What memory configurations do the two processors support?

A: The Xeon Gold 5318N supports DDR4 with an eight-channel memory bus and a recorded bandwidth of 170.7 GB/s. The Core i7-13700E supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Xeon Gold 5318N and the Core i7-13700E have ECC memory support enabled in their specifications.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Xeon Gold 5318N has an average benchmark score of 8433, and the Core i7-13700E has an average benchmark score of 7957. Both sit in the 64th percentile of all CPUs.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors according to the database:

• Cores: Xeon Gold 5318N has 24, Core i7-13700E has 16.
• Threads: Xeon Gold 5318N has 48, Core i7-13700E has 24.
• Base Clock: Xeon Gold 5318N is 2.10 GHz, Core i7-13700E is 1900.00 MHz.
• Boost Clock: Xeon Gold 5318N is 3.40 GHz, Core i7-13700E is 5.10 GHz.
• TDP: Xeon Gold 5318N is 150 W, Core i7-13700E is 65 W.
• Socket: Xeon Gold 5318N uses Intel Socket 4189, Core i7-13700E uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Architecture: Xeon Gold 5318N is Ice Lake, Core i7-13700E is Raptor Lake.
• Codename: Xeon Gold 5318N is Ice Lake-SP, Core i7-13700E is Raptor Lake-S.
• Generation: Xeon Gold 5318N is Xeon Gold (Ice Lake-SP), Core i7-13700E is Core i7 (Raptor Lake).
• Die Size: Xeon Gold 5318N has no recorded value, Core i7-13700E is 257 mm².
• L1 Cache: Xeon Gold 5318N has 64 KB per core, Core i7-13700E has 80 KB per core.
• L2 Cache: Xeon Gold 5318N has 1 MB per core, Core i7-13700E has 2 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: Xeon Gold 5318N has 36 MB shared, Core i7-13700E has 30 MB shared.
• Memory Support: Xeon Gold 5318N supports DDR4 only, Core i7-13700E supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory Bus: Xeon Gold 5318N is eight-channel, Core i7-13700E is dual-channel.
• Memory Bandwidth: Xeon Gold 5318N is 170.7 GB/s, Core i7-13700E has no recorded value.
• PCIe: Xeon Gold 5318N is Gen 4 with 64 lanes, Core i7-13700E is Gen 5 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated Graphics: Xeon Gold 5318N has none, Core i7-13700E has UHD Graphics 770.
• Market Segment: Xeon Gold 5318N is Server/Workstation, Core i7-13700E is Desktop.
• Release Date: Xeon Gold 5318N was released 2021-04-05, Core i7-13700E was released 2023-01-03.
• Multiplier Unlocked: Xeon Gold 5318N is locked, Core i7-13700E is unlocked.
• Part Number: Xeon Gold 5318N has no recorded value, Core i7-13700E is SRMG3.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear choice for users who prioritize raw multi-threaded throughput and memory bandwidth. The Xeon Gold 5318N wins all six shared benchmarks, with margins between 4.3% and 4.4%. Its eight-channel memory bus and 170.7 GB/s bandwidth, combined with 24 cores and 48 threads, make it the stronger option for server and workstation workloads that scale with core count and memory access. The 64 PCIe Gen 4 lanes also support high-density expansion, which is a typical requirement for server platforms.

For users who need a desktop processor with integrated graphics, a higher boost clock, and support for DDR5, the Core i7-13700E has its own strengths. Its 5.10 GHz boost clock and unlocked multiplier allow for overclocking, and its 65 W TDP is far lower than the Xeon Gold's 150 W, which means it will be easier to cool in a standard desktop chassis. The Core i7 also has a smaller die size at 257 mm² and a more recent release date of 2023-01-03. However, in the benchmarks recorded in the database, the Core i7 does not win a single test against the Xeon Gold.

The percentile ranking is identical at 64 for both, which places them in the same tier of overall CPU performance. The average benchmark scores differ by 476 points in favor of the Xeon Gold. The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the Xeon Gold 5318N is the faster processor in every shared benchmark, and the Core i7-13700E's advantages lie in platform features (integrated graphics, DDR5 support, lower TDP, overclocking) rather than in benchmark performance. Users who require those desktop-oriented features should choose the Core i7-13700E. Users who need the highest measured multi-core and single-core scores, along with server-grade memory and PCIe capabilities, should choose the Xeon Gold 5318N.