Intel Core i7-13850HX vs Intel Xeon 634 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Xeon 634 records an average benchmark score of 52974, while the Intel Core i7-13850HX records 50761. The Xeon 634 sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, and the Core i7-13850HX sits at the 90th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Xeon 634 scores 31950 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 4.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13850HX's 30695.

Q: In which benchmark does the Core i7-13850HX show its largest margin of victory?

A: The Core i7-13850HX wins PassMark physics by 9.4%, scoring 2483 against the Xeon 634's 2250. It also wins PassMark data encryption by 10%, scoring 26062 against 23451.

Q: What is the largest win for the Xeon 634 in the head-to-head results?

A: The Xeon 634 wins PassMark extended instructions by 44.1%, scoring 38320 versus 26586 for the Core i7-13850HX.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon 634 and the Intel Core i7-13850HX support ECC memory.

Q: What are the launch MSRP values for these two processors?

A: The Intel Xeon 634 has a launch MSRP of $499, and the Intel Core i7-13850HX has a launch MSRP of $428.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split by workload type. The Intel Xeon 634 wins 11 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks, including all six Cinebench tests and every PassMark test related to compression, extended instructions, prime numbers, floating point math, and multithreaded throughput. Its overall average benchmark score of 52974 places it ahead of the Core i7-13850HX's 50761, and its 91st percentile ranking versus the 90th percentile for the mobile chip confirms a slight but consistent overall edge.

The Intel Core i7-13850HX, however, claims the remaining 6 head-to-head wins, and those wins are not trivial. It outperforms in PassMark physics, integer math, random string sorting, single-thread, and data encryption. The single-thread margin of 5.4% and the physics margin of 9.4% suggest that for latency-sensitive or lightly threaded tasks, the mobile chip is the stronger choice.

For a workstation or server environment where sustained multi-core throughput, extended instruction performance, and memory bandwidth are priorities, the Intel Xeon 634 is the pick. For mobile deployments where single-thread responsiveness, integer-heavy workloads, and lower power envelopes matter, the Intel Core i7-13850HX is the pick. The Xeon 634 offers a 150 W TDP and a 598 mm² die on a 5 nm process, while the Core i7-13850HX draws 55 W and uses a 257 mm² die on a 10 nm process, which aligns with their different market segments.

Benchmark results indicate that the Xeon 634 is 4.1% ahead across every Cinebench generation tested, from R15 through R23, in both single-core and multi-core modes. That consistency is unusual, and it makes the overall verdict straightforward for anyone primarily relying on rendering or CPU-bound content creation benchmarks.

The tiebreaker, if one is needed, is the PassMark extended instructions result. A 44.1% lead is a decisive statement about the Xeon 634's suitability for workloads that use advanced instruction sets, and no other benchmark in the dataset comes close to that margin.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results show a pattern of narrow margins in most tests, broken by a few outliers in both directions. Starting with Cinebench, the Xeon 634 wins every round by 4.1%: R15 multi-core at 3220 versus 3093, R15 single-core at 454 versus 436, R20 multi-core at 13419 versus 12891, R20 single-core at 1894 versus 1819, R23 multi-core at 31950 versus 30695, and R23 single-core at 4510 versus 4333. These are consistent gains, not isolated spikes.

PassMark data compression goes to the Xeon 634 by 8.2%, with scores of 477924 and 441525. PassMark extended instructions is the largest single win for the Xeon 634, at 44.1% (38320 versus 26586). PassMark find prime numbers favors the Xeon 634 by 6.5% (196 versus 184). PassMark floating point math is close, with the Xeon 634 ahead 1.3% (93564 versus 92369). PassMark multithread goes to the Xeon 634 by 2% (37589 versus 36870).

The Core i7-13850HX takes the other side. PassMark data encryption is its biggest win at 10% (26062 versus 23451). PassMark physics favors the Core i7 by 9.4% (2483 versus 2250). PassMark integer math goes to the Core i7 by 7.2% (126852 versus 117664). PassMark random string sorting is won by the Core i7 by 4.4% (49198 versus 47016). PassMark single-thread, recorded twice in the dataset as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, goes to the Core i7 by 5.4% in both entries (3769 versus 3567).

The average margins tell a story of two chips that trade blows depending on the instruction mix. The Xeon 634 dominates in compression, extended instructions, and multithreaded workloads, while the Core i7-13850HX leads in integer math, physics, sorting, and single-thread performance. Looking at the nearest rivals for context, the Xeon 634 sits within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and 0.4% of the AMD EPYC 7313P, while the Core i7-13850HX sits within 0.7% of the Intel Core i9-13980HX and 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370. These surrounding scores suggest both processors are competitive within their respective segments.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ substantially. The Intel Xeon 634 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i7-13850HX has 20 cores and 28 threads. Base clocks are 2.70 GHz for the Xeon 634 and 2.10 GHz for the Core i7-13850HX. Boost clocks are 4.60 GHz for the Xeon 634 and 5.30 GHz for the Core i7-13850HX. TDP is 150 W for the Xeon 634 and 55 W for the Core i7-13850HX.

The socket types are different: Intel Socket 4710 for the Xeon 634 and Intel BGA 4710, specifically Intel BGA 1964, for the Xeon 634, while the Core i7-13850HX uses Intel BGA 1964. The Xeon 634 uses a Granite Rapids architecture on a 5 nm process with a die size of 598 mm². The Core i7-13850HX uses Raptor Lake-HX architecture on a 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm².

Memory support differs as well. The Xeon 634 supports DDR5 with a quad-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. The Core i7-13850HX supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and no recorded memory bandwidth figure. PCIe lanes are 80 lanes for the Xeon 634 and 20 lanes for the Core i7-13850HX. Integrated graphics are N/A for the Xeon 634, while the Core i7-13850HX includes UHD Graphics 770.

The market segments are Server/Workstation for the Xeon 634 and Mobile for the Core i7-13850HX. Release dates differ by roughly three years in the database, with the Xeon 634 released on 2026-02-01T17:00:00.000Z and the Core i7-13850HX released on 2023-01-03T17:00:00.000Z. Both are currently marked as Active. Both processors are multiplier unlocked.

The Xeon 634 has a part number SA2DL, and the Core i7-13850HX has a part number SRMEA.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Xeon 634 uses the Granite Rapids architecture, specifically from the Xeon 600 series generation. It is built on a 5 nm process at Intel as the foundry, on a die size of 598 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 48 MB of shared L3 cache, totaling 48 MB of L3. The memory interface is DDR5 with a quad-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s, with ECC memory support enabled.

The Intel Core i7-13850HX uses Raptor Lake architecture, from the Core 13th Gen series, with the codename Raptor Lake-HX. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel as the foundry, on a die size of 257 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory interface supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, and no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. ECC memory support is present.

The most striking architectural differences are the process node, the die size, and the cache capacity. The Xeon 634's 5 nm process node is two generations ahead of the Core i7-13850HX's 5 nm process, but the mobile chip uses a 2 MB per core L2 cache, and the Xeon 634 uses a 2 MB per core L2 cache, and the shared L3 differs significantly at 48 MB shared for the Xeon 634 and 30 MB shared for the Core i7-13850HX. The Core i7-13850HX has a 2 MB L2 cache per core, matching the Xeon 634's 2 MB L2 per core. The Xeon 634 offers 80 lanes of Gen 5 PCIe, while the Core i7-13850HX offers 20 lanes of Gen 5 PCIe. The Xeon 634 has a 45 MB larger L3 cache, at 48 MB shared versus 30 MB shared.

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Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon 634 wins 11 benchmarks, and those wins map to workloads that reward its 12-core, 24-thread configuration, its 48 MB shared L3 cache, its 204.8 GB/s memory bandwidth support, its 5 nm process node, and its 150 W TDP. This includes all six Cinebench R15, R20, R23 tests, PassMark data compression, PassMark extended instructions, PassMark find prime numbers, PassMark floating point math, and PassMark multithread. The 44.1% lead in extended instructions is the most specialized, and the 8.2% lead in data compression is the second largest.

The Intel Core i7-13850HX wins 6 benchmarks, and those wins map to workloads that favor its 20 cores, 28 threads, 5.30 GHz boost clock, and UHD Graphics 770. This includes PassMark data encryption, PassMark integer math, PassMark physics, PassMark random string sorting, and PassMark single-thread. The 10% lead in data encryption and the 9.4% lead in physics are the largest margins for the Core i7-13850HX.

For a server or workstation processing large datasets, the Xeon 634's multi-core and compression wins make it the obvious choice. For a mobile workstation handling encryption, integer math, physics simulations, and single-thread responsiveness, the Core i7-13850HX wins. The Xeon 634's 91st percentile ranking reinforces its overall standing.

The Core i7-13850HX's 5.4% single-thread advantage in PassMark single-thread, recorded as both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, indicates that users who rely on single-thread performance will see a measurable improvement with the Core i7-13850HX. Meanwhile, the Xeon 634's 4.1% wins across all Cinebench tests, including single-core, indicate that even its single-core performance is better.

The Xeon 634 wins data compression at 477924, the Core i7-13850HX data compression at 441525. The Core i7-13850HX wins random string sorting at 49198. The Xeon 634 wins floating point math at 93564, the Core i7-13850HX floating point math at 92369.

The Xeon 634 wins multithread at 37589, the Core i7-13850HX multithread at 36870. The Core i7-13850HX wins integer math at 126852, the Xeon 634 integer math at 117664.

The Xeon 634 wins prime numbers at 196, the Core i7-13850HX prime numbers at 184. The Core i7-13850HX wins physics at 2483, the Xeon 634 physics at 2250. The Xeon 634 wins extended instructions at 38320, the Core i7-13850HX extended instructions at 26586.

The Xeon 634 wins data encryption at 23451, the Core i7-13850HX data encryption at 26062.

The Xeon 634 wins the overall average benchmark score at 52974, the Core i7-13850HX at 50761.