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
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon Gold
13 Generation 2
Intel Core i7-13700E Name Intel Xeon Gold 6242R
 
 

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.
No Overclocking No
1.3 GHz B-Core Frequency None
16 CPU Cores 20
None None 3.1 GHz
8x Raptor Cove Cores A None
None None 20x
8x Gracemont Cores B None
5.1 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.9 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
1.9 GHz A-Core Frequency None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
24 Threads 40
None None 4.1 GHz
 
 

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.
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
32 Execution units --
11 Generation --
1.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2021 Release date --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
256 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
10 nm Technology --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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.
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
2 Memory channels 6
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 76 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
 
 

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.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
24.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 3286 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
30.0 MB L3-Cache 35.8 MB
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2020
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 3647
Raptor Lake S Architecture Cascade Lake
10 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512