Xeon E5-2470 v2 vs Core i7-6800K

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 E5-2470 v2 is positioned at rank 337 and the Core i7-6800K is on rank 691, so the Xeon E5-2470 v2 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 E5-2470 v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4856%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

917%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

815%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

629%

#247

EPYC 7443P

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045

99%

#248

EPYC 4564P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

99%

#249

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340

99%

#250

EPYC 7D12

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

99%

#251

Xeon W-1390P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $450

98%

#337

Xeon E5-2470 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6800K

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12625%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11930%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8662%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2609%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2067%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1808%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1036%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1022%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

931%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

931%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

920%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

895%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

883%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

879%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

871%

#691

Core i7-6800K

MSRP: $434|Avg: $120

100%

#692

Core i7-3770S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#693

Core i5-4670S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $30

100%

#694

Core i5-3550

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

100%

#695

Core i3-7300

MSRP: $184|Avg: $46

99%

#696

FX-4300

MSRP: $122|Avg: $25

99%

#697

Core i5-3450

MSRP: $184|Avg: $95

99%

#698

Celeron G550

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

99%

#700

Core i3-4370T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

99%

#701

FX-6200

MSRP: $169|Avg: $25

99%

#702

FX-4150

MSRP: $137|Avg: $20

98%

#703

Core i5-2450P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $30

98%

#704

Core i5-4690T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $98

97%

#705

Core i5-4430S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $90

97%

#706

Core i5-4440S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

97%

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 ($50) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-2470 v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E5-2470 v2	Core i7-6800K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-E (2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6800K ($120), 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 ($70 less, 140% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E5-2470 v2	Core i7-6800K
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+140%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)

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 E5-2470 v2 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2470 v2 and Core i7-6800K

Xeon E5-2470 v2

The Xeon E5-2470 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,701 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-6800K

The Core i7-6800K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-E (2016) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,715 points. Launch price was $345.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2470 v2 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i7-6800K offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2470 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2470 v2 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-6800K — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-6800K (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2470 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-6800K uses Broadwell-E (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2470 v2 scores 10,701 against the Core i7-6800K's 10,715 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-6800K. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2470 v2 vs 15 MB (total) on the Core i7-6800K.

Feature	Xeon E5-2470 v2	Core i7-6800K
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.8 GHz+19%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.4 GHz+42%
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)+67%	15 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014)	Broadwell-E (2016)
PassMark	10,701	10,715

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2470 v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-6800K uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2470 v2	Core i7-6800K
Socket	LGA1356	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

At current prices ($50 vs $120), the Xeon E5-2470 v2 is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2470 v2 delivers 214.0 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Core i7-6800K — making the Xeon E5-2470 v2 the 82.2% better value option.