Xeon E5-1630 v3 vs Core i7-8706G
Xeon E5-1630 v3
Core i7-8706G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-1630 v3 is positioned at rank 402 and the Core i7-8706G is on rank 916, so the Xeon E5-1630 v3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1630 v3
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8706G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1630 v3 | Core i7-8706G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($299) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1630 v3 | Core i7-8706G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($299) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-1630 v3 and Core i7-8706G
Xeon E5-1630 v3
The Xeon E5-1630 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 7,421 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i7-8706G
The Core i7-8706G 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 4.1 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. Passmark benchmark score: 7,383 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5-1630 v3 and Core i7-8706G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1630 v3 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8706G — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-8706G (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-1630 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-8706G uses Kaby Lake G (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1630 v3 scores 7,421 against the Core i7-8706G's 7,383 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-1630 v3. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1630 v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8706G.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1630 v3 | Core i7-8706G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.1 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+19% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+25% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Kaby Lake G (2018) |
| PassMark | 7,421 | 7,383 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1630 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-8706G uses FCBGA2270 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1630 v3 | Core i7-8706G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA2270 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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