Xeon E3-1275 v5 vs Core i7-8809G

CPU

GPU

Xeon E3-1275 v5

4 Cores8 Thrd80 WWMax: 4 GHz2015

Core i7-8809G

4 Cores8 Thrd100 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1275 v5

4 / 8

8,291

0.0%

8,448

+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 Xeon E3-1275 v5 is positioned at rank 349 and the Core i7-8809G is on rank 904, so the Xeon E3-1275 v5 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 E3-1275 v5

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5013%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

946%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

841%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

650%

#253

Xeon W-2150B

MSRP: $499|Avg: $400

99%

#255

Xeon 6517P

MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195

99%

#349

Xeon E3-1275 v5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#362

Xeon E5-2667 v2

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8809G

#892

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1563%

#893

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1540%

#894

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1414%

#895

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1408%

#896

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1395%

#898

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1347%

#899

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1291%

#900

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1289%

#901

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1255%

#904

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

100%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

97%

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 i7-8809G (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1275 v5	Core i7-8809G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1275 v5 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1275 v5	Core i7-8809G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)

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 E3-1275 v5 Benchmark Check

Core i7-8809G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1275 v5 and Core i7-8809G

Xeon E3-1275 v5

The Xeon E3-1275 v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 8,291 points. Launch price was $350.

Core i7-8809G

The Core i7-8809G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2270. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 8,448 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1275 v5 and Core i7-8809G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1275 v5 versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i7-8809G — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-8809G (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon E3-1275 v5 uses the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-8809G uses Kaby Lake G (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1275 v5 scores 8,291 against the Core i7-8809G's 8,448 — a 1.9% lead for the Core i7-8809G. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon E3-1275 v5	Core i7-8809G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.2 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+16%	3.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake-DT (2015)	Kaby Lake G (2018)
PassMark	8,291	8,448+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1275 v5 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-8809G uses FCBGA2270 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.