Core i7-8700K vs Xeon E5-2670 v3

Core i7-8700K

6 Cores12 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2017

Xeon E5-2670 v3

12 Cores24 Thrd120 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8700K

6 / 12

13,572

+0.6%

13,489

0.0%

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 E5-2670 v3

#196

Xeon 6515P

MSRP: $740|Avg: $886

102%

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

101%

#204

Xeon E5-2670 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

98%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

96%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

96%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

93%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-8700K (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-8700K	Xeon E5-2670 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($160)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2670 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-8700K	Xeon E5-2670 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($160)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E5-2670 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8700K and Xeon E5-2670 v3

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 E5-2670 v3

The Xeon E5-2670 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 13,489 points. Launch price was $1,589.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-8700K packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2670 v3 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2670 v3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-8700K versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2670 v3 — a 41% clock advantage for the Core i7-8700K (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-8700K uses the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2670 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8700K scores 13,572 against the Xeon E5-2670 v3's 13,489 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-8700K. L3 cache: 12288 kB on the Core i7-8700K vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2670 v3.

Feature	Core i7-8700K	Xeon E5-2670 v3
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	12 / 24+100%
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+52%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+61%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	12288 kB	30 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	13,572	13,489

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8700K uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2670 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Xeon E5-2670 v3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-8700K) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2670 v3). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-8700K) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2670 v3) — the Xeon E5-2670 v3 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 300 series (Core i7-8700K) and Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-2670 v3).

Feature	Core i7-8700K	Xeon E5-2670 v3
Socket	LGA1151	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	768 GB+500%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	40+150%