Core i7-8700B vs Xeon D-2146NT
Core i7-8700B
Xeon D-2146NT
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 i7-8700B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2146NT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-8700B | Xeon D-2146NT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($139) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-8700B | Xeon D-2146NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($139) | ✅ 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 i7-8700B and Xeon D-2146NT
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 D-2146NT
The Xeon D-2146NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,736 points. Launch price was $641.
Processing Power
The Core i7-8700B packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-2146NT offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon D-2146NT has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-8700B versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2146NT — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-8700B (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-8700B uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-2146NT uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8700B scores 11,795 against the Xeon D-2146NT's 11,736 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-8700B. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-8700B vs 11 MB on the Xeon D-2146NT.
| Feature | Core i7-8700B | Xeon D-2146NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+53% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+39% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+9% | 11 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 8 MB+3100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 11,795 | 11,736 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-8700B uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2146NT uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-8700B | Xeon D-2146NT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FCBGA2518 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| 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 D-2146NT). The Core i7-8700B includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon D-2146NT requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-8700B targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i7-8700B | Xeon D-2146NT |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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