Core i3-8350K vs Xeon E5-4607

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-8350K

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 91W instead of 95W, a 4W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (6,911 vs 6,986).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 15 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-4607, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $250 MSRP, while Xeon E5-4607 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E5-4607

2012

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅+87.5% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 6 cores / 12 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i3-8350K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Core i3-8350K

2017

Xeon E5-4607

2012

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 91W instead of 95W, a 4W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅+87.5% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 6 cores / 12 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (6,911 vs 6,986).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 15 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-4607, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $250 MSRP, while Xeon E5-4607 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i3-8350K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-8350K better than Xeon E5-4607?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-4607 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i3-8350K is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-4607 is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 87.5% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i3-8350K is the smarter buy today. Core i3-8350K is at an unclear MSRP at $250 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 14.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon E5-4607 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.1% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (27.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i3-8350K is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2017 vs 2012). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-8350K Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4607 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-8350K	Xeon E5-4607
1080p
low	173 FPS	156 FPS
medium	162 FPS	134 FPS
high	128 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	173 FPS	132 FPS
medium	137 FPS	111 FPS
high	106 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	62 FPS
medium	63 FPS	56 FPS
high	48 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	34 FPS

Open Core i3-8350K Open Xeon E5-4607

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-8350K	Xeon E5-4607
1080p
low	173 FPS	118 FPS
medium	173 FPS	104 FPS
high	173 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	149 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	173 FPS	104 FPS
medium	173 FPS	92 FPS
high	161 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	173 FPS	83 FPS
medium	149 FPS	75 FPS
high	121 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	47 FPS

Open Core i3-8350K Open Xeon E5-4607

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-8350K	Xeon E5-4607
1080p
low	173 FPS	175 FPS
medium	173 FPS	175 FPS
high	173 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	173 FPS	175 FPS
medium	173 FPS	175 FPS
high	173 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	175 FPS
4K
low	173 FPS	175 FPS
medium	173 FPS	175 FPS
high	173 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	175 FPS

Open Core i3-8350K Open Xeon E5-4607

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-8350K	Xeon E5-4607
1080p
low	173 FPS	175 FPS
medium	173 FPS	175 FPS
high	173 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	173 FPS	175 FPS
medium	173 FPS	175 FPS
high	173 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	175 FPS
4K
low	173 FPS	175 FPS
medium	173 FPS	175 FPS
high	173 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	175 FPS

Open Core i3-8350K Open Xeon E5-4607

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-8350K and Xeon E5-4607

Core i3-8350K

The Core i3-8350K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 91 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,911 points. Launch price was $168.

Xeon E5-4607

The Xeon E5-4607 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,986 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-8350K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-4607 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-4607 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i3-8350K versus 2.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4607 — a 58.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-8350K (base: 4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i3-8350K uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-4607 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-8350K scores 6,911 against the Xeon E5-4607's 6,986 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E5-4607. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-8350K vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4607.

Feature	Core i3-8350K	Xeon E5-4607
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+82%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+82%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	15 MB (total)+88%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)
PassMark	6,911	6,986+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-8350K uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4607 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.