Core i7-8700K vs Xeon E-2186G
Core i7-8700K
Xeon E-2186G
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 i7-8700K
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2186G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-8700K | Xeon E-2186G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-8700K | Xeon E-2186G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) | ✅ 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 i7-8700K and Xeon E-2186G
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-2186G
The Xeon E-2186G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 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 3.8 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): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,612 points. Launch price was $506.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-8700K and Xeon E-2186G 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-2186G — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). Both are built on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-8700K scores 13,572 against the Xeon E-2186G's 13,612 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E-2186G. L3 cache: 12288 kB on the Core i7-8700K vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2186G.
| Feature | Core i7-8700K | Xeon E-2186G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| 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 (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 13,572 | 13,612 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Core i7-8700K | Xeon E-2186G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
The Core i7-8700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E-2186G requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i7-8700K | Xeon E-2186G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
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