Core i7-8700K vs Xeon E-2176G

Core i7-8700K

6 Cores12 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2017

Xeon E-2176G

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8700K

6 / 12

13,572

0.0%

13,593

+0.2%

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.

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 i7-8700K

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

210%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

209%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

209%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

209%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

208%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

208%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

207%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

207%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

206%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

104%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

204%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

204%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

203%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

202%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

202%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

200%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

199%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

100%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

198%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

196%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

196%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

196%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

195%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

194%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

194%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

194%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

193%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

193%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

191%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

86%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

190%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2176G

#255

Xeon 6517P

MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195

110%

#257

Xeon W-1290

MSRP: $498|Avg: $300

109%

#258

EPYC 9124

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083

109%

#260

EPYC 4584PX

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

107%

#261

Xeon w3-2435

MSRP: $669|Avg: $790

107%

#263

Xeon 6710E

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344

106%

#264

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $180

105%

#266

EPYC 7C13

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

103%

#267

Xeon Gold 6336Y

MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A

102%

#268

Xeon w5-2565X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389

102%

#269

Xeon Silver 4416+

MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176

100%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

100%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

99%

#274

EPYC 7313

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

97%

#275

Xeon w5-2455X

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049

96%

#276

Xeon w3-2425

MSRP: $529|Avg: $529

96%

#278

Xeon Gold 5416S

MSRP: $1445|Avg: N/A

94%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $1130

94%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

92%

#282

Xeon w5-3525

MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392

91%

#283

Xeon W-1290T

MSRP: $546|Avg: $494

91%

#284

Xeon D-1581

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

89%

#285

Xeon w5-3535X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: N/A

88%

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 ($405) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2176G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-8700K	Xeon E-2176G
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($160)	⚠️ Higher cost ($405)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-8700K ($160), 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 ($245 less, 60% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-8700K	Xeon E-2176G
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+153%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($160)	⚠️ Higher cost ($405)

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 i7-8700K Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2176G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8700K and Xeon E-2176G

Core i7-8700K

The Core i7-8700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB. 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: 13,572 points. Launch price was $359.

Xeon E-2176G

The Xeon E-2176G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,593 points. Launch price was $367.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-8700K and Xeon E-2176G share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-8700K versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2176G — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i7-8700K uses the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2176G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8700K scores 13,572 against the Xeon E-2176G's 13,593 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E-2176G. L3 cache: 12288 kB on the Core i7-8700K vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2176G.

Feature	Core i7-8700K	Xeon E-2176G
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	12288 kB	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	13,572	13,593

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i7-8700K	Xeon E-2176G
Socket	LGA1151	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

The Core i7-8700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E-2176G requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Core i7-8700K	Xeon E-2176G
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 630	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-8700K launched at $359 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2176G debuted at $367. At current prices ($160 vs $405), the Core i7-8700K is $245 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-8700K delivers 84.8 pts/$ vs 33.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2176G — making the Core i7-8700K the 86.6% better value option.