Xeon E-2234
VS
Core i7-8750H

Xeon E-2234 vs Core i7-8750H

Intel

Xeon E-2234

4 Cores8 Thrd71 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2019
VS
Intel

Core i7-8750H

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

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 Xeon E-2234 is positioned at rank 388 and the Core i7-8750H is on rank 304, so the Core i7-8750H 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 Xeon E-2234

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
5390%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1018%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
904%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
698%
#266
EPYC 7C13
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
99%
#267
Xeon Gold 6336Y
MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A
98%
#268
Xeon w5-2565X
MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389
98%
#269
Xeon Silver 4416+
MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176
97%
#270
Xeon E-2176G
MSRP: $367|Avg: $405
96%
#388
Xeon E-2234
MSRP: $250|Avg: $136
100%
#399
Xeon D-1537
MSRP: $470|Avg: $350
97%
#401
Xeon E3-1505M v6
MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A
96%
#402
Xeon E5-1630 v3
MSRP: $372|Avg: $299
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8750H

#292
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
450%
#293
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
444%
#294
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
407%
#295
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
406%
#296
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
402%
#298
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
388%
#299
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
372%
#300
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
372%
#301
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
362%
#304
Core i7-8750H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($136) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2234 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon E-2234Core i7-8750H
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($136)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-8750H ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($136 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon E-2234Core i7-8750H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($136)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2234 and Core i7-8750H

Intel

Xeon E-2234

The Xeon E-2234 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,639 points. Launch price was $250.

Intel

Core i7-8750H

The Core i7-8750H 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB. 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: 9,769 points. Launch price was $395.

Processing Power

The Xeon E-2234 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-8750H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-8750H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2234 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8750H — a 15.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2234 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E-2234 uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-8750H uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2234 scores 9,639 against the Core i7-8750H's 9,769 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i7-8750H. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2234 vs 9 MB on the Core i7-8750H.

FeatureXeon E-2234Core i7-8750H
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock
4.8 GHz+17%
4.1 GHz
Base Clock
3.6 GHz+64%
2.2 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
9 MB+13%
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
256K (per core)
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
PassMark
9,639
9,769+1%
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2234 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-8750H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E-2234Core i7-8750H
Socket
LGA1151
BGA1440
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2234) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-8750H). The Core i7-8750H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E-2234 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-8750H targets Mobile.

FeatureXeon E-2234Core i7-8750H
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Mobile