Xeon E3-1280 v6 vs Core i5-8600T

Xeon E3-1280 v6

4 Cores8 Thrd72 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2017

Core i5-8600T

6 Cores6 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1280 v6

4 / 8

9,093

0.0%

9,201

+1.2%

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 E3-1280 v6 is positioned at rank #477 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 E3-1280 v6

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6857%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1295%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1150%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

889%

#301

EPYC 8324P

MSRP: $1895|Avg: $3598

99%

#302

Xeon Gold 6414U

MSRP: $2296|Avg: $283

99%

#303

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495

99%

#304

EPYC 7352

MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725

99%

#305

Xeon w7-2475X

MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544

98%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

97%

#477

Xeon E3-1280 v6

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8600T

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

108%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

107%

#352

Core i7-13700TE

MSRP: $390|Avg: $476

107%

#353

Core i9-11900T

MSRP: $439|Avg: $413

104%

#354

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

104%

#355

Core i9-10900

MSRP: $483|Avg: $426

104%

#356

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

104%

#357

Core i9-10900K

MSRP: $499|Avg: $500

104%

#358

Celeron G4930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $57

104%

#359

Ryzen 7 2700E

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

103%

#360

Ryzen Embedded V2516

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

103%

#361

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442

103%

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

102%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

101%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

101%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

100%

#366

Celeron G4950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $63

100%

#367

Core i9-10900E

MSRP: $488|Avg: $450

99%

#368

Core i7-9700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $333

99%

#369

Core i5-8400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $179

96%

#370

Athlon 240GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $110

96%

#371

Core 5 120UL

MSRP: $277|Avg: $270

91%

#372

Ryzen Embedded V3C14

MSRP: $305|Avg: $305

90%

#373

Core i7-9700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $276

89%

#374

Core i9-13900TE

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

86%

#375

Ryzen Embedded V2546

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

84%

#376

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

82%

#377

Core i3-9100HL

MSRP: $225|Avg: $100

80%

#378

Core i9-12900TE

MSRP: $494|Avg: $664

80%

#379

Core i9-9940X

MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850

76%

#380

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1836

76%

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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1280 v6 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E3-1280 v6	Core i5-8600T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($213)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-8600T ($213), 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 ($213 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E3-1280 v6	Core i5-8600T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($213)

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 E3-1280 v6 Benchmark Check

Core i5-8600T Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1280 v6 and Core i5-8600T

Xeon E3-1280 v6

The Xeon E3-1280 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 72 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 9,093 points. Launch price was $612.

Core i5-8600T

The Core i5-8600T 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 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 9 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: 9,201 points. Launch price was $213.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E3-1280 v6 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-8600T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Core i5-8600T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1280 v6 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-8600T — a 12.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1280 v6 (base: 3.9 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E3-1280 v6 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-8600T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1280 v6 scores 9,093 against the Core i5-8600T's 9,201 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i5-8600T. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1280 v6 vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-8600T.

Feature	Xeon E3-1280 v6	Core i5-8600T
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 6+50%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+14%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.9 GHz+70%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	9 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	9,093	9,201+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	4,633
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,224
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,470

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Xeon E3-1280 v6	Core i5-8600T
Socket	LGA1151	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1280 v6) / Yes (Core i5-8600T). The Core i5-8600T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E3-1280 v6 requires a dedicated GPU.