Core i7-8809G vs Xeon E3-1270 v5

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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 i7-8809G is positioned at rank 904 and the Xeon E3-1270 v5 is on rank 347, so the Xeon E3-1270 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 i7-8809G

#892

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1563%

#893

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1540%

#894

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1414%

#895

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1408%

#896

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1395%

#898

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1347%

#899

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1291%

#900

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1289%

#901

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1255%

#904

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

100%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1270 v5

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4997%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

943%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

838%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

648%

#253

Xeon W-2150B

MSRP: $499|Avg: $400

99%

#255

Xeon 6517P

MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195

98%

#347

Xeon E3-1270 v5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#362

Xeon E5-2667 v2

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-8809G (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-8809G	Xeon E3-1270 v5
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1270 v5 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-8809G	Xeon E3-1270 v5
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)	✅ 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8809G and Xeon E3-1270 v5

Core i7-8809G

The Core i7-8809G 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 4.2 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: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 8,448 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1270 v5

The Xeon E3-1270 v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 8,318 points. Launch price was $339.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-8809G and Xeon E3-1270 v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i7-8809G versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1270 v5 — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-8809G (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-8809G uses the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1270 v5 uses Skylake-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8809G scores 8,448 against the Xeon E3-1270 v5's 8,318 — a 1.6% lead for the Core i7-8809G. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-8809G	Xeon E3-1270 v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+5%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	3.6 GHz+16%
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-DT (2015)
PassMark	8,448+2%	8,318

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8809G uses the FCBGA2270 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1270 v5 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.