Xeon E5-2689 vs Core i5-8600

Xeon E5-2689

8 Cores16 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2012

Core i5-8600

6 Cores6 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2689

8 / 16

9,922

0.0%

9,973

+0.5%

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. The Xeon E5-2689 is positioned at rank #979 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 E5-2689

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

37717%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7121%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6327%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4888%

#979

Xeon E5-2689

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $18

100%

#980

Xeon E5-2450L

MSRP: $1106|Avg: $78

99%

#981

Xeon X3480

MSRP: $612|Avg: $48

99%

#982

Xeon E5-2687W

MSRP: $1885|Avg: $70

97%

#983

Xeon E5-4610

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50

96%

#985

Xeon X7550

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400

95%

#986

Xeon E7540

MSRP: $1980|Avg: $146

95%

#987

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

94%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

94%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

93%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

89%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

87%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

86%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

86%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8600

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

105%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

105%

#245

Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

105%

#246

Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

104%

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

104%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

103%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

103%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

103%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

103%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

103%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

102%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

102%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

101%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

51%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

100%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

100%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

100%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

100%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

100%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

98%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

98%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

49%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

98%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

97%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

97%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

96%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

96%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

96%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

96%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

95%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

95%

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 i5-8600 (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2689	Core i5-8600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($18)	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2689 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2689	Core i5-8600
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+619%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($18)	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)

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 E5-2689 Benchmark Check

Core i5-8600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2689 and Core i5-8600

Xeon E5-2689

The Xeon E5-2689 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,922 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-8600

The Core i5-8600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,973 points. Launch price was $213.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2689 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-8600 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon E5-2689 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2689 versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-8600 — a 17.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-8600 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2689 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-8600 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2689 scores 9,922 against the Core i5-8600's 9,973 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-8600. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2689 vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-8600.

Feature	Xeon E5-2689	Core i5-8600
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 6
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	4.3 GHz+19%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.1 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	20 MB (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 (2017−2019)
PassMark	9,922	9,973
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	6,800
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,430
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,200

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2689 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-8600 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2689	Core i5-8600
Socket	LGA2011	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2689) / Yes (Core i5-8600). The Core i5-8600 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-2689 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Xeon E5-2689	Core i5-8600
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 630
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2689 launched at $1800 MSRP, while the Core i5-8600 debuted at $213. At current prices ($18 vs $130), the Xeon E5-2689 is $112 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2689 delivers 551.2 pts/$ vs 76.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-8600 — making the Xeon E5-2689 the 151.1% better value option.