MediaTek Kompanio 838 vs Xeon X5687
MediaTek Kompanio 838
Xeon X5687
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 MediaTek Kompanio 838 is positioned at rank 103 and the Xeon X5687 is on rank 877, so the MediaTek Kompanio 838 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar MediaTek Kompanio 838
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5687
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | MediaTek Kompanio 838 | Xeon X5687 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) / Standard Node) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | MediaTek Kompanio 838 | Xeon X5687 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) |
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 MediaTek Kompanio 838 and Xeon X5687
MediaTek Kompanio 838
The MediaTek Kompanio 838 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in 31 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,343 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon X5687
The Xeon X5687 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.86 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,386 points. Launch price was $121.
Processing Power
The MediaTek Kompanio 838 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon X5687 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the MediaTek Kompanio 838 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the MediaTek Kompanio 838 versus 3.86 GHz on the Xeon X5687 — a 54.8% clock advantage for the Xeon X5687 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The MediaTek Kompanio 838 uses the Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) architecture, while the Xeon X5687 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the MediaTek Kompanio 838 scores 5,343 against the Xeon X5687's 5,386 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon X5687.
| Feature | MediaTek Kompanio 838 | Xeon X5687 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.86 GHz+75% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | — | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 5,343 | 5,386 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,643 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,386 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (MediaTek Kompanio 838) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5687). Primary use case: Xeon X5687 targets Server.
| Feature | MediaTek Kompanio 838 | Xeon X5687 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Server |
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