Core i7-10700F vs Xeon E-2336

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10700F

#285

Core i5-10400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $175

106%

#286

Core i3-12100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $180

106%

#287

Core Ultra 9 285T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $549

104%

#288

Core i5-12500TE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $225

103%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

34%

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

103%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

102%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

102%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

32%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

102%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

102%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

102%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

30%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

28%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

102%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

102%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

101%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

100%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

26%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

23%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

100%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

100%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

100%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

21%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

100%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

99%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

21%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

16%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

99%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

99%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2336

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

103%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

103%

#139

Xeon E-2336

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

98%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

98%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2336 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-10700F	Xeon E-2336
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-10700F ($250), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($250 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-10700F	Xeon E-2336
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10700F and Xeon E-2336

Core i7-10700F

The Core i7-10700F 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: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 16,139 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E-2336

The Xeon E-2336 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,136 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-10700F packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E-2336 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-10700F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-10700F versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2336 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i7-10700F uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2336 uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10700F scores 16,139 against the Xeon E-2336's 16,136 — a 0% lead for the Core i7-10700F. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-10700F vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2336.

Feature	Core i7-10700F	Xeon E-2336
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+33%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Rocket Lake-E (2021)
PassMark	16,139	16,136
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,250	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,800	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1200 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i7-10700F	Xeon E-2336
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-10700F) / not specified (Xeon E-2336). Primary use case: Core i7-10700F targets Gaming/Content Creation. Direct competitor: Core i7-10700F rivals Ryzen 5 5600X.