Xeon D-1823NT vs Core i7-8700K

Xeon D-1823NT

6 Cores12 Thrd55 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2023

Core i7-8700K

6 Cores12 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon D-1823NT

6 / 12

13,673

+0.7%

13,572

0.0%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1823NT

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

103%

#188

EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

103%

#196

Xeon 6515P

MSRP: $740|Avg: $886

101%

#200

Xeon D-1823NT

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

100%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

97%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

95%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8700K

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

210%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

209%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

209%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

209%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

208%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

208%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

207%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

207%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

206%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

104%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

204%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

204%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

203%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

202%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

202%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

200%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

199%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

100%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

198%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

196%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

196%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

196%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

195%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

194%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

194%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

194%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

193%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

193%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

191%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

86%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

190%

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 Xeon D-1823NT (2023) utilizes modern node technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon D-1823NT	Core i7-8700K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($160)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-8700K (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon D-1823NT	Core i7-8700K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($160)

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.

Xeon D-1823NT Benchmark Check

Core i7-8700K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1823NT and Core i7-8700K

Xeon D-1823NT

The Xeon D-1823NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,673 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-8700K

The Core i7-8700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB. L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,572 points. Launch price was $359.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon D-1823NT and Core i7-8700K share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1823NT versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-8700K — a 29.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-8700K (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i7-8700K is built on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1823NT scores 13,673 against the Core i7-8700K's 13,572 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon D-1823NT. L3 cache: 10240 kB on the Xeon D-1823NT vs 12288 kB on the Core i7-8700K.

Feature	Xeon D-1823NT	Core i7-8700K
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.7 GHz+34%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.7 GHz+32%
L3 Cache	10240 kB	12288 kB+20%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	—	14 nm
Architecture	—	Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018)
PassMark	13,673	13,572

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1823NT uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-8700K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon D-1823NT	Core i7-8700K
Socket	FCBGA2227	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16