Core i7-8705G vs Xeon E3-1575M v5

Core i7-8705G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Xeon E3-1575M v5

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8705G

4 / 8

7,633

0.0%

7,727

+1.2%

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. The Core i7-8705G is positioned at rank 900 and the Xeon E3-1575M v5 is on rank 387, so the Xeon E3-1575M v5 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 i7-8705G

#888

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1538%

#889

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1515%

#890

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1391%

#891

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1385%

#892

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1372%

#894

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1325%

#895

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1270%

#896

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1268%

#897

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1234%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#904

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1575M v5

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5378%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1016%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

902%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

697%

#266

EPYC 7C13

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

99%

#267

Xeon Gold 6336Y

MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A

98%

#268

Xeon w5-2565X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389

98%

#269

Xeon Silver 4416+

MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176

96%

#387

Xeon E3-1575M v5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#388

Xeon E-2234

MSRP: $250|Avg: $136

100%

#400

Xeon D-1537

MSRP: $470|Avg: $350

96%

#401

Xeon E3-1505M v6

MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A

96%

#402

Xeon E5-1630 v3

MSRP: $372|Avg: $299

96%

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 i7-8705G (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-8705G	Xeon E3-1575M v5
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1575M v5 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-8705G	Xeon E3-1575M v5
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)	✅ 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 i7-8705G Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1575M v5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8705G and Xeon E3-1575M v5

Core i7-8705G

The Core i7-8705G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2270. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,633 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1575M v5

The Xeon E3-1575M v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,727 points. Launch price was $1,207.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-8705G and Xeon E3-1575M v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8705G versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1575M v5 — a 5% clock advantage for the Core i7-8705G (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-8705G uses the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1575M v5 uses Skylake-H (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8705G scores 7,633 against the Xeon E3-1575M v5's 7,727 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E3-1575M v5. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-8705G	Xeon E3-1575M v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+5%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+3%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake G (2018)	Skylake-H (2015−2016)
PassMark	7,633	7,727+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8705G uses the FCBGA2270 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1575M v5 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.