Core i7-8850H vs Xeon E5-2643 v3

Core i7-8850H

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2018

Xeon E5-2643 v3

6 Cores12 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8850H

6 / 12

10,074

0.0%

10,265

+1.9%

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 i7-8850H is positioned at rank 781 and the Xeon E5-2643 v3 is on rank 293, so the Xeon E5-2643 v3 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 i7-8850H

#769

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1151%

#770

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1134%

#771

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1041%

#772

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1036%

#773

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1027%

#775

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

991%

#776

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

951%

#777

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

949%

#778

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

924%

#781

Core i7-8850H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2643 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4434%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

837%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

744%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

575%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

99%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

99%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

98%

#293

Xeon E5-2643 v3

MSRP: $219|Avg: $45

100%

#304

Xeon E5-2620 v4

MSRP: $417|Avg: $410

99%

#306

Xeon Silver 4108

MSRP: $417|Avg: $46

98%

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 i7-8850H (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-8850H	Xeon E5-2643 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2643 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-8850H	Xeon E5-2643 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)

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 i7-8850H Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2643 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8850H and Xeon E5-2643 v3

Core i7-8850H

The Core i7-8850H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,074 points. Launch price was $395.

Xeon E5-2643 v3

The Xeon E5-2643 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 10,265 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-8850H and Xeon E5-2643 v3 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i7-8850H versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2643 v3 — a 15% clock advantage for the Core i7-8850H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-8850H uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2643 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8850H scores 10,074 against the Xeon E5-2643 v3's 10,265 — a 1.9% lead for the Xeon E5-2643 v3. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-8850H vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2643 v3.

Feature	Core i7-8850H	Xeon E5-2643 v3
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+16%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.4 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	20 MB (total)+67%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	10,074	10,265+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8850H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2643 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.