Core i7-8706G vs Xeon E3-1565L v5

Core i7-8706G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Xeon E3-1565L v5

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8706G

4 / 8

7,383

+0.8%

7,325

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 i7-8706G is positioned at rank 916 and the Xeon E3-1565L v5 is on rank 993, so the Core i7-8706G 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 i7-8706G

#904

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1589%

#905

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1566%

#906

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1438%

#907

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1431%

#908

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1418%

#910

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1369%

#911

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1313%

#912

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1311%

#913

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1276%

#916

Core i7-8706G

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

99%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1565L v5

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

44030%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

8313%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

7386%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5706%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

81%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

80%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

78%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

100%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

99%

#995

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

97%

#996

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

97%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

95%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

94%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

82%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

82%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

82%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

79%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

79%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

77%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

73%

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 i7-8706G (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-8706G	Xeon E3-1565L v5
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1565L v5 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3L,LPDDR3 1600 MHz, DDR4 2133 MHz at 1.2V, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-8706G	Xeon E3-1565L v5
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)

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 i7-8706G Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1565L v5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8706G and Xeon E3-1565L v5

Core i7-8706G

The Core i7-8706G 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: 7,383 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1565L v5

The Xeon E3-1565L v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L,LPDDR3 1600 MHz, DDR4 2133 MHz at 1.2V. Passmark benchmark score: 7,325 points. Launch price was $417.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-8706G and Xeon E3-1565L v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8706G versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1565L v5 — a 15.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-8706G (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-8706G uses the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1565L v5 uses Skylake-H (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8706G scores 7,383 against the Xeon E3-1565L v5's 7,325 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-8706G. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-8706G	Xeon E3-1565L v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+17%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+24%	2.5 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	7,383	7,325

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8706G uses the FCBGA2270 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1565L v5 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.