Intel Core i5-13500HX vs Intel Xeon w3-2423

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Intel Core i5-13500HX or Intel Core i5-13500HX – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-13500HX features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-13500HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Xeon w3-2423 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon w3-2423, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-13500HX Name Intel Xeon w3-2423
Intel Core i 13000H Group Intel Xeon W-2400
13 Generation 12
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-13500HX has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Xeon w3-2423 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w3-2423 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
8x Gracemont Cores B None
6x Raptor Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
None None 4.2 GHz
20 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 6x
None None 2.1 GHz
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
14 CPU Cores 6
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.1 GHz
2.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-13500HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13500HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon w3-2423 does not have integrated graphics.
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
16 Execution units --
Q1/2023 Release date --
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
13 Generation --
12 Direct X --
10 nm Technology --
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU) GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR5-4400
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 140.8 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 4
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W watts.
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 120 W
45 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 74 °C
86 W TDP up 144 W
157 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-13500HX is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon w3-2423 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server
20.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX
24.0 MB L3-Cache 15.0 MB
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
326 $ Release price 359 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1744 Socket LGA 4677
Raptor Lake H Architecture Sapphire Rapids-WS
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)