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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E-2388G vs Core i5-13500T

The Xeon E-2388G is slightly slower than the Core i5-13500T on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 132% more expensive$539 vs $232
  • Up to 8% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 4 months newer
  • Up to 132% cheaper$232 vs $539
  • Up to 152% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E-2388G ranks 17 points higher.

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Core i5-13500T has 6 more cores.

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Core i5-13500T has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-13500T has 8 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon E-2388G has a 100% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E-2388G boosts 11% higher.

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Core i5-13500T draws 60W less power.

LGA1200
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LGA1700
Rocket Lake-E
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Raptor Lake-S
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
UHD Graphics P750
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UHD Graphics 770
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E-2388G or Core i5-13500T?expand_more
The Core i5-13500T. It's 32% faster than the Xeon E-2388G on average across 100+ games, scoring 53/100 vs 70/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-13500T than Xeon E-2388G?expand_more
32% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon E-2388G or Core i5-13500T?expand_more
The Core i5-13500T is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-13500T worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 53/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E-2388G and Core i5-13500T?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E-2388G scores 70/100, Core i5-13500T scores 53/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E-2388G or Core i5-13500T bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Xeon E-2388G or Core i5-13500T?expand_more
The Core i5-13500T is the stronger pick at 53/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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