Xeon D-1540 vs Core i7-8700T
Xeon D-1540
Core i7-8700T
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. The Xeon D-1540 is positioned at rank #260 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1540
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8700T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1540 | Core i7-8700T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($196) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1540 | Core i7-8700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($196) |
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 Xeon D-1540 and Core i7-8700T
Xeon D-1540
The Xeon D-1540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,037 points. Launch price was $581.
Core i7-8700T
The Core i7-8700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,213 points. Launch price was $303.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-1540 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-8700T offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon D-1540 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon D-1540 versus 4 GHz on the Core i7-8700T — a 42.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-8700T (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon D-1540 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-8700T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1540 scores 10,037 against the Core i7-8700T's 10,213 — a 1.7% lead for the Core i7-8700T. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1540 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-8700T.
| Feature | Xeon D-1540 | Core i7-8700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 4 GHz+54% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (per core) | 12 MB (total)+700% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 10,037 | 10,213+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1540 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-8700T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1540 | Core i7-8700T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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