Xeon E5-2630 v3 vs Core i7-8700T

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 E5-2630 v3 is positioned at rank #256 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 E5-2630 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4047%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

764%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

679%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

524%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

98%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

96%

#256

Xeon E5-2630 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8700T

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

112%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

111%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

110%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

108%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

108%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

107%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

107%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

106%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

106%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

105%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

105%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

104%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

103%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

101%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

101%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

100%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

100%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

100%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

100%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

99%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

99%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

97%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

94%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

94%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

94%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

90%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

90%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

90%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

89%

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 i7-8700T (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2630 v3	Core i7-8700T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($196)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2630 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2630 v3	Core i7-8700T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($196)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2630 v3 and Core i7-8700T

Xeon E5-2630 v3

The Xeon E5-2630 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 10,270 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-8700T

The Core i7-8700T 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 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 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: 10,213 points. Launch price was $303.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2630 v3 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-8700T offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2630 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630 v3 versus 4 GHz on the Core i7-8700T — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-8700T (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2630 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-8700T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2630 v3 scores 10,270 against the Core i7-8700T's 10,213 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2630 v3. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2630 v3 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-8700T.

Feature	Xeon E5-2630 v3	Core i7-8700T
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4 GHz+25%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+67%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	10,270	10,213

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2630 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-8700T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.