Core i7-10700 vs Xeon W-11865MLE
Core i7-10700
Xeon W-11865MLE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10700
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-11865MLE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-10700 | Xeon W-11865MLE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($268) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-10700 | Xeon W-11865MLE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+32%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($268) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
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 i7-10700 and Xeon W-11865MLE
Core i7-10700
The Core i7-10700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,067 points. Launch price was $340.
Xeon W-11865MLE
The Xeon W-11865MLE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 August 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,917 points. Launch price was $467.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-10700 and Xeon W-11865MLE share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-10700 versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-11865MLE — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-10700 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i7-10700 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-11865MLE uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10700 scores 16,067 against the Xeon W-11865MLE's 15,917 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-10700. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-10700 vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11865MLE.
| Feature | Core i7-10700 | Xeon W-11865MLE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+7% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+93% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Tiger Lake-H (2021) |
| PassMark | 16,067 | 15,917 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,250 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,597 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,926 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-10700 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-11865MLE uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-10700 | Xeon W-11865MLE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA1787 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-10700) / not specified (Xeon W-11865MLE). The Core i7-10700 includes integrated graphics (UHD 630), while the Xeon W-11865MLE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-10700 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-10700 rivals Ryzen 7 3700X.
| Feature | Core i7-10700 | Xeon W-11865MLE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-10700 launched at $365 MSRP, while the Xeon W-11865MLE debuted at $467. At current prices ($268 vs $350), the Core i7-10700 is $82 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-10700 delivers 60.0 pts/$ vs 45.5 pts/$ for the Xeon W-11865MLE — making the Core i7-10700 the 27.5% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-10700 | Xeon W-11865MLE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $365-22% | $467 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $268-23% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.0+32% | 45.5 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2021 |
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