Core i7-2860QM vs Xeon D-1518

Core i7-2860QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2011

Xeon D-1518

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-2860QM

4 / 8

4,597

+0.8%

4,562

0.0%

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 i7-2860QM is positioned at rank 68 and the Xeon D-1518 is on rank 586, so the Core i7-2860QM offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 i7-2860QM

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

91%

#56

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

223%

#57

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

220%

#58

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

202%

#59

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

201%

#60

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

199%

#62

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

192%

#63

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

185%

#64

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

184%

#65

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

179%

#68

Core i7-2860QM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

98%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

95%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1518

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

9111%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1720%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1528%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1181%

#352

Xeon 6741P

MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780

100%

#353

EPYC 7452

MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025

99%

#354

EPYC 7502P

MSRP: $2300|Avg: $1299

98%

#355

Xeon w7-3455

MSRP: $2489|Avg: $2625

97%

#356

EPYC 9334

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1810

96%

#357

Xeon w9-3575X

MSRP: $3789|Avg: $675

95%

#358

Xeon w7-3465X

MSRP: $2889|Avg: $468

95%

#586

Xeon D-1518

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#590

Xeon W-2125

MSRP: $444|Avg: $42

99%

#592

EPYC 7261

MSRP: $501|Avg: $8

98%

#594

Xeon E5-1620 v2

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

97%

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 D-1518 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-2860QM	Xeon D-1518
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-2860QM ($0), 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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-2860QM	Xeon D-1518
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Core i7-2860QM Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1518 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2860QM and Xeon D-1518

Core i7-2860QM

The Core i7-2860QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 4,597 points. Launch price was $568.

Xeon D-1518

The Xeon D-1518 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,562 points. Launch price was $193.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-2860QM and Xeon D-1518 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-2860QM versus 2.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1518 — a 48.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-2860QM (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i7-2860QM uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon D-1518 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2860QM scores 4,597 against the Xeon D-1518's 4,562 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-2860QM. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-2860QM vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1518.

Feature	Core i7-2860QM	Xeon D-1518
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+64%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+14%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+433%	1.5 MB (per core)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	4,597	4,562

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-2860QM uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon D-1518 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-2860QM	Xeon D-1518
Socket	PGA988	FCBGA1667
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i7-2860QM) / not specified (Xeon D-1518). The Core i7-2860QM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Xeon D-1518 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-2860QM rivals AMD A8-3510MX.