Core i7-8705G vs Xeon E5-2640 v2

Core i7-8705G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Xeon E5-2640 v2

8 Cores16 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8705G

4 / 8

7,633

+0.1%

7,625

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. The Core i7-8705G is positioned at rank 900 and the Xeon E5-2640 v2 is on rank 1023, so the Core i7-8705G 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 E5-2640 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

112337%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

21210%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

18844%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

14558%

#1023

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

100%

#1024

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

100%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

82%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

75%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

72%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

71%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

67%

#1030

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

37%

#1031

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

37%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

24%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

15%

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 E5-2640 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($400)	⚠️ Higher cost ($530)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2640 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-8705G	Xeon E5-2640 v2
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+33%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($400)	⚠️ Higher cost ($530)

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 E5-2640 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8705G and Xeon E5-2640 v2

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 E5-2640 v2

The Xeon E5-2640 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,625 points. Launch price was $728.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-8705G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2640 v2 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2640 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8705G versus 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2640 v2 — a 48.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-8705G (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-8705G uses the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2640 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8705G scores 7,633 against the Xeon E5-2640 v2's 7,625 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-8705G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8705G vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2640 v2.

Feature	Core i7-8705G	Xeon E5-2640 v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+64%	2.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+55%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	20 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake G (2018)	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)
PassMark	7,633	7,625

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8705G uses the FCBGA2270 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2640 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-8705G	Xeon E5-2640 v2
Socket	FCBGA2270	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	768 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	40

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-8705G launched at $400 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2640 v2 debuted at $4115. At current prices ($400 vs $530), the Core i7-8705G is $130 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-8705G delivers 19.1 pts/$ vs 14.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2640 v2 — making the Core i7-8705G the 28.1% better value option.