Core i7-1185G7 vs Xeon E5-2687W
Core i7-1185G7
Xeon E5-2687W
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
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-1185G7 is positioned at rank 816 and the Xeon E5-2687W is on rank 982, so the Core i7-1185G7 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1185G7
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-1185G7 | Xeon E5-2687W |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-1185G7 | Xeon E5-2687W |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
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 i7-1185G7 and Xeon E5-2687W
Core i7-1185G7
The Core i7-1185G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,033 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2687W
The Xeon E5-2687W is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,036 points. Launch price was $815.
Processing Power
The Core i7-1185G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2687W offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2687W has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-1185G7 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-1185G7 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i7-1185G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon E5-2687W uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1185G7 scores 10,033 against the Xeon E5-2687W's 10,036 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E5-2687W. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1185G7 vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2687W.
| Feature | Core i7-1185G7 | Xeon E5-2687W |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+26% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.1 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 20480 kB (total)+67% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin-69% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) |
| PassMark | 10,033 | 10,036 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,700 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,200 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-1185G7 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2687W uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-1185G7 | Xeon E5-2687W |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1449 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4x-4267 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-1185G7) / not specified (Xeon E5-2687W). The Core i7-1185G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics G7), while the Xeon E5-2687W requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1185G7 targets Thin & Light Laptop.
| Feature | Core i7-1185G7 | Xeon E5-2687W |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics G7 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Thin & Light Laptop | — |
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