Core i7-8700B vs Xeon 6315P
Core i7-8700B
Xeon 6315P
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8700B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6315P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-8700B | Xeon 6315P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($139) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-8700B | Xeon 6315P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+16%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($139) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
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 i7-8700B and Xeon 6315P
Core i7-8700B
The Core i7-8700B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 11,795 points. Launch price was $303.
Xeon 6315P
The Xeon 6315P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 11,721 points. Launch price was $213.
Processing Power
The Core i7-8700B packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon 6315P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-8700B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-8700B versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon 6315P — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-8700B (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i7-8700B uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon 6315P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8700B scores 11,795 against the Xeon 6315P's 11,721 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-8700B. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i7-8700B | Xeon 6315P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+2% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+14% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 11,795 | 11,721 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-8700B uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 6315P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-8700B | Xeon 6315P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-8700B) / not specified (Xeon 6315P). The Core i7-8700B includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon 6315P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-8700B targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i7-8700B | Xeon 6315P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-8700B launched at $303 MSRP, while the Xeon 6315P debuted at $1166. At current prices ($139 vs $160), the Core i7-8700B is $21 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-8700B delivers 84.9 pts/$ vs 73.3 pts/$ for the Xeon 6315P — making the Core i7-8700B the 14.7% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-8700B | Xeon 6315P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $303-74% | $1166 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $139-13% | $160 |
| Performance per Dollar | 84.9+16% | 73.3 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2025 |
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