Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 vs Intel Core i7-13700K

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Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 or Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 – 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 Xeon E5-2678 v3 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Core i7-13700K features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-13700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 Name Intel Core i7-13700K
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Core i7
5 Generation 13
Intel Xeon E5 v3 Group Intel Core i 13000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-13700K has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.4 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 5.4 GHz
None None 2.5 GHz
None None 3.4 GHz
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 8x Raptor Cove
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
2.5 GHz Frequency None
None None 4.2 GHz
24 Threads 24
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 CPU Cores 16
12x Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-13700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-13700K 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.
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Release date Q4/2021
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
-- Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 256
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 32
-- Generation 11
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.6 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 768.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 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 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.
4 Memory channels 2
768.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3-2133 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 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 125 W watts.
85 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 253 W
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 is manufactured using a 22 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 Core i7-13700K is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q3/2014 Release date Q4/2022
-- Part Number --
3.0 MB L2-Cache 24.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell E Architecture Raptor Lake S
22 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 409 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
30.0 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
47002
47002
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 2.5 GHz
14699
14699

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
18402
18402
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 2.5 GHz
9338
9338

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
17208
17208
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 2.5 GHz
8086
8086

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2787
2787
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 2.5 GHz
1131
1131

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2065
2065
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3
12C 24T @ 2.5 GHz
903
903