Core i5-8500T vs Xeon X7350
Core i5-8500T
Xeon X7350
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8500T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-8500T | Xeon X7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($149) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Tigerton (2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-8500T | Xeon X7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($149) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8500T and Xeon X7350
Core i5-8500T
The Core i5-8500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,730 points. Launch price was $192.
Xeon X7350
The Xeon X7350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 September 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Tigerton (2007) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,836 points. Launch price was $2,301.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-8500T and Xeon X7350 share an identical 6-core/6-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-8500T versus 0.93 GHz on the Xeon X7350 — a 116% clock advantage for the Core i5-8500T (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Core i5-8500T uses the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon X7350 uses Tigerton (2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8500T scores 7,730 against the Xeon X7350's 7,836 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon X7350. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-8500T vs 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X7350.
| Feature | Core i5-8500T | Xeon X7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+276% | 0.93 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.93 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB (total)+13% | 8 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4 MB (total)+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) | Tigerton (2007) |
| PassMark | 7,730 | 7,836+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,192 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-8500T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X7350 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-8500T versus DDR2-667 on the Xeon X7350 — the Core i5-8500T supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-8500T) vs 4 (Xeon X7350). Chipset compatibility: H310,B360,H370,Z370,Z390,B365 (Core i5-8500T) and Intel 7300 (Xeon X7350).
| Feature | Core i5-8500T | Xeon X7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | PGA604 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666+100% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8500T) vs VT-x (Xeon X7350). The Core i5-8500T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon X7350 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8500T targets Low Power Desktop, Xeon X7350 targets Server. Direct competitor: Core i5-8500T rivals Ryzen 3 2200G; Xeon X7350 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Core i5-8500T | Xeon X7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop | Server |
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