CPU
GPU
Core i7-875K
Xeon Gold 6262V
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i7-875K is positioned at rank 1012 and the Xeon Gold 6262V is on rank 694, so the Xeon Gold 6262V offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-875K
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6262V
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-875K | Xeon Gold 6262V |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-875K | Xeon Gold 6262V |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) | ✅ 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 i7-875K and Xeon Gold 6262V
Core i7-875K
The Core i7-875K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,177 points. Launch price was $486.
Xeon Gold 6262V
The Xeon Gold 6262V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,155 points. Launch price was $2,900.
Processing Power
The Core i7-875K packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6262V offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6262V has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-875K versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6262V — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.93 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i7-875K uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6262V uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-875K scores 3,177 against the Xeon Gold 6262V's 3,155 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-875K. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-875K vs 33 MB on the Xeon Gold 6262V.
| Feature | Core i7-875K | Xeon Gold 6262V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 24 / 48+500% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz+54% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 33 MB+313% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 24 MB+9500% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Lynnfield (2009−2010) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 3,177 | 3,155 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-875K uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon Gold 6262V uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-875K | Xeon Gold 6262V |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core i7-875K) / not specified (Xeon Gold 6262V). Primary use case: Core i7-875K targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i7-875K | Xeon Gold 6262V |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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