Core i7-6700TE vs Xeon E5-2658
Core i7-6700TE
Xeon E5-2658
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 i7-6700TE is positioned at rank 788 and the Xeon E5-2658 is on rank 699, so the Xeon E5-2658 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6700TE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2658
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-6700TE | Xeon E5-2658 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($175) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-6700TE | Xeon E5-2658 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+128%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($175) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
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 i7-6700TE and Xeon E5-2658
Core i7-6700TE
The Core i7-6700TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 6,203 points. Launch price was $303.
Xeon E5-2658
The Xeon E5-2658 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,232 points. Launch price was $1,462.
Processing Power
The Core i7-6700TE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2658 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2658 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-6700TE versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2658 — a 34.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-6700TE (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-6700TE uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2658 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6700TE scores 6,203 against the Xeon E5-2658's 6,232 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2658. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-6700TE vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2658.
| Feature | Core i7-6700TE | Xeon E5-2658 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+42% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+14% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 20480 kB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) |
| PassMark | 6,203 | 6,232 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 914 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,244 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-6700TE uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2658 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-6700TE | Xeon E5-2658 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-6700TE) / not specified (Xeon E5-2658). The Core i7-6700TE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 530), while the Xeon E5-2658 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-6700TE targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-6700TE rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Core i7-6700TE | Xeon E5-2658 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 530 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-6700TE launched at $303 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2658 debuted at $400. At current prices ($175 vs $400), the Core i7-6700TE is $225 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-6700TE delivers 35.4 pts/$ vs 15.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2658 — making the Core i7-6700TE the 77.9% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-6700TE | Xeon E5-2658 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $303-24% | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $175-56% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.4+127% | 15.6 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2012 |
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