Core i7-8086K vs Xeon E-2286G
Core i7-8086K
Xeon E-2286G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8086K
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2286G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-8086K | Xeon E-2286G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-8086K | Xeon E-2286G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i7-8086K and Xeon E-2286G
Core i7-8086K
The Core i7-8086K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 June 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,069 points. Launch price was $425.
Xeon E-2286G
The Xeon E-2286G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 14,062 points. Launch price was $450.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-8086K and Xeon E-2286G share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-8086K versus 4.9 GHz on the Xeon E-2286G — a 2% clock advantage for the Core i7-8086K (base: 4 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i7-8086K uses the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2286G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8086K scores 14,069 against the Xeon E-2286G's 14,062 — a 0% lead for the Core i7-8086K. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i7-8086K | Xeon E-2286G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+2% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 14,069 | 14,062 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Core i7-8086K | Xeon E-2286G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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