Xeon E7450 vs Core i5-8600
Xeon E7450
Core i5-8600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 E7450 is positioned at rank #573 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7450
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7450 | Core i5-8600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7450 | Core i5-8600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+62%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) |
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 E7450 and Core i5-8600
Xeon E7450
The Xeon E7450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 9,932 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.
Processing Power
The Core i5-8600 is built on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7450 scores 9,932 against the Core i5-8600's 9,973 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-8600. L3 cache: 12 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon E7450 vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-8600.
| Feature | Xeon E7450 | Core i5-8600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | — | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.1 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L3 Cache+33% | 9 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | — | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 9,932 | 9,973 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 6,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,430 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,200 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7450 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-8600 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E7450 | Core i5-8600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | 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 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E7450) / Yes (Core i5-8600). The Core i5-8600 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E7450 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E7450 | Core i5-8600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E7450 launched at $417 MSRP, while the Core i5-8600 debuted at $213. At current prices ($80 vs $130), the Xeon E7450 is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7450 delivers 124.2 pts/$ vs 76.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-8600 — making the Xeon E7450 the 47.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E7450 | Core i5-8600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $417 | $213-49% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-38% | $130 |
| Performance per Dollar | 124.2+62% | 76.7 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2018 |
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