Xeon E5-2687W vs Core i7-9850HE

Xeon E5-2687W

8 Cores16 Thrd150 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Core i7-9850HE

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2687W

8 / 16

10,036

+0.6%

9,972

0.0%

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon E5-2687W is positioned at rank 982 and the Core i7-9850HE is on rank 449, so the Core i7-9850HE 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 E5-2687W

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

39064%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7376%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6553%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5062%

#982

Xeon E5-2687W

MSRP: $1885|Avg: $70

100%

#983

Xeon E5-4610

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50

100%

#985

Xeon X7550

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400

99%

#986

Xeon E7540

MSRP: $1980|Avg: $146

98%

#987

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

98%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

98%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

96%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

92%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

90%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

89%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

89%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

88%

#995

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

86%

#996

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

86%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9850HE

#437

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

588%

#438

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

580%

#439

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

532%

#440

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

530%

#441

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

525%

#443

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

507%

#444

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

486%

#445

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

485%

#446

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

472%

#449

Core i7-9850HE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 i7-9850HE (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2687W	Core i7-9850HE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($70)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2687W (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2687W	Core i7-9850HE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($70)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E5-2687W Benchmark Check

Core i7-9850HE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2687W and Core i7-9850HE

Xeon E5-2687W

The Xeon E5-2687W 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,036 points. Launch price was $815.

Core i7-9850HE

The Core i7-9850HE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,972 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2687W packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-9850HE offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2687W has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-9850HE — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-9850HE (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon E5-2687W uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-9850HE uses Coffee Lake-HR (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2687W scores 10,036 against the Core i7-9850HE's 9,972 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2687W. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2687W vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850HE.

Feature	Xeon E5-2687W	Core i7-9850HE
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4.4 GHz+16%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+15%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	20480 kB (total)+122%	9 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)	Coffee Lake-HR (2019)
PassMark	10,036	9,972
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,329
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,990

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2687W uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-9850HE uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2687W	Core i7-9850HE
Socket	LGA2011	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4 2666 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2687W) / true (Core i7-9850HE). The Core i7-9850HE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-2687W requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9850HE targets Embedded.