Core i7-7700K vs Xeon D-1718T

CPU

GPU

Core i7-7700K

4 Cores8 Thrd100 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2017

Xeon D-1718T

4 Cores8 Thrd46 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-7700K

4 / 8

9,625

0.0%

9,674

+0.5%

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 i7-7700K is positioned at rank 577 and the Xeon D-1718T is on rank 451, so the Xeon D-1718T 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 i7-7700K

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

9877%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9333%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6776%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2041%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1617%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1415%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

810%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

800%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

728%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

728%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

720%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

700%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

691%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

688%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

682%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

97%

#382

Ryzen Embedded R2544

MSRP: $280|Avg: $280

96%

#577

Core i7-7700K

MSRP: $305|Avg: $140

100%

#578

Core i5-7600K

MSRP: $217|Avg: $84

99%

#579

FX-6300

MSRP: $132|Avg: $35

99%

#581

Core i3-6100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $20

99%

#582

Athlon X4 970

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

99%

#583

FX-8370

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

98%

#584

Pentium G4520

MSRP: $86|Avg: $45

98%

#585

Core i3-4170

MSRP: $117|Avg: $40

98%

#586

Celeron G460

MSRP: $37|Avg: $10

98%

#587

A4 PRO-7350B

MSRP: $50|Avg: $11

98%

#589

Pentium G3220T

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

97%

#590

Celeron G1620

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

97%

#591

Core i5-7600T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1718T

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6488%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1225%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1088%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

841%

#290

Xeon Gold 5420+

MSRP: $1848|Avg: $1848

98%

#292

Xeon w7-2575X

MSRP: $1689|Avg: $1860

98%

#294

Xeon Gold 6444Y

MSRP: $3622|Avg: N/A

97%

#295

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

MSRP: $2649|Avg: $2782

97%

#296

Xeon Platinum 8380

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $965

97%

#451

Xeon D-1718T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $302

100%

#452

Xeon D-1622

MSRP: $195|Avg: $170

99%

#453

Xeon E3-1290 v2

MSRP: $885|Avg: $125

99%

#454

Xeon E5-2420 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $112

99%

#455

Xeon E3-1285 v6

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

99%

#456

Xeon E3-1268L v5

MSRP: $377|Avg: $93

99%

#460

Xeon E5-1428L V2

MSRP: $494|Avg: $83

98%

#461

Xeon E5-1428L

MSRP: $480|Avg: N/A

98%

#463

Xeon E5-2620 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $54

98%

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 ($302) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-1718T is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-7700K	Xeon D-1718T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($140)	⚠️ Higher cost ($302)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-7700K ($140), 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 ($162 less, 54% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-7700K	Xeon D-1718T
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+115%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($140)	⚠️ Higher cost ($302)

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 i7-7700K Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1718T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-7700K and Xeon D-1718T

Core i7-7700K

The Core i7-7700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 91 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,625 points. Launch price was $339.

Xeon D-1718T

The Xeon D-1718T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,674 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-7700K and Xeon D-1718T share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-7700K versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1718T — a 25% clock advantage for the Core i7-7700K (base: 4.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-7700K is built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-7700K scores 9,625 against the Xeon D-1718T's 9,674 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon D-1718T. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-7700K vs 10 MB on the Xeon D-1718T.

Feature	Core i7-7700K	Xeon D-1718T
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+29%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	4.2 GHz+62%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	10 MB+25%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	—
PassMark	9,625	9,674
Geekbench 6 Single	—	900
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,500

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-7700K uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1718T uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-7700K	Xeon D-1718T
Socket	LGA1151	FCBGA2227
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	—	256 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-7700K) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon D-1718T). Primary use case: Xeon D-1718T targets Server/Edge.

Feature	Core i7-7700K	Xeon D-1718T
Integrated GPU	—	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Server/Edge

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-7700K launched at $305 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1718T debuted at $302. At current prices ($140 vs $302), the Core i7-7700K is $162 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-7700K delivers 68.8 pts/$ vs 32.0 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1718T — making the Core i7-7700K the 72.9% better value option.