Intel Core i7-13700E vs Intel Xeon Gold 6242R

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Intel Core i7-13700E or Intel Core i7-13700E – 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 i7-13700E features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-13700E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6242R features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6242R, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
13 Generation 2
Intel Core i7-13700E Name Intel Xeon Gold 6242R
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon Gold
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-13700E has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.9 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 Gold 6242R has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6242R is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
None None 4.1 GHz
3.9 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
24 Threads 40
8x Gracemont Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Raptor Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
1.9 GHz A-Core Frequency None
None None 3.1 GHz
None None 20x
5.1 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.3 GHz B-Core Frequency None
16 CPU Cores 20
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-13700E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-13700E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6242R does not have integrated graphics.
256 Shaders --
Q4/2021 Release date --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
11 Generation --
10 nm Technology --
1.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
 
 

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 VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
 
 

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 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 6
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
Yes ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 205 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
100 °C Tjunction max 76 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-13700E 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 30.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6242R is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 35.8 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2020
-- Part Number --
Raptor Lake S Architecture Cascade Lake
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
24.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Release price 3286 $
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 3647
30.0 MB L3-Cache 35.8 MB
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