Xeon E5-2667 vs Core i5-8257U
Xeon E5-2667
Core i5-8257U
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 E5-2667 is positioned at rank 991 and the Core i5-8257U is on rank 235, so the Core i5-8257U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2667
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8257U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2667 | Core i5-8257U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($31) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2667 | Core i5-8257U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($31) | ✅ 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 E5-2667 and Core i5-8257U
Xeon E5-2667
The Xeon E5-2667 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,442 points. Launch price was $714.
Core i5-8257U
The Core i5-8257U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,427 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2667 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-8257U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2667 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2667 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-8257U — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-8257U (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2667 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-8257U uses Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2667 scores 7,442 against the Core i5-8257U's 7,427 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2667. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2667 vs 6 MB on the Core i5-8257U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2667 | Core i5-8257U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+107% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15360 kB (total)+150% | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,442 | 7,427 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 4,017 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2667 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-8257U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3 1600 MHz on the Xeon E5-2667 versus DDR4-2400 on the Core i5-8257U — the Xeon E5-2667 supports 199.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2667 supports up to 384 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2667) vs 2 (Core i5-8257U). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2667) vs 16 (Core i5-8257U) — the Xeon E5-2667 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C602,Intel X79 (Xeon E5-2667) and 300 Series (Core i5-8257U).
| Feature | Xeon E5-2667 | Core i5-8257U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3 1600 MHz | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 384 GB+1100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40+150% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Xeon E5-2667) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-8257U). The Core i5-8257U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645), while the Xeon E5-2667 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E5-2667 targets Server, Core i5-8257U targets Ultrabook.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2667 | Core i5-8257U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server | Ultrabook |
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