Xeon Platinum 8481C vs Core i7-8700B
Xeon Platinum 8481C
Core i7-8700B
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 Platinum 8481C is positioned at rank #296 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 Platinum 8481C
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8700B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8481C | Core i7-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($139) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8481C | Core i7-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($139) |
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 Platinum 8481C and Core i7-8700B
Xeon Platinum 8481C
The Xeon Platinum 8481C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,681 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i7-8700B
The Core i7-8700B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 11,795 points. Launch price was $303.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8481C packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the Core i7-8700B offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8481C has 50 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8481C versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-8700B — a 19% clock advantage for the Core i7-8700B (base: 2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8481C uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-8700B uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8481C scores 11,681 against the Core i7-8700B's 11,795 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-8700B. L3 cache: 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8481C vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-8700B.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8481C | Core i7-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112+833% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB+775% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 11,681 | 11,795 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8481C uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-8700B uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8481C | Core i7-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Platinum 8481C) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-8700B). The Core i7-8700B includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon Platinum 8481C requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-8700B targets Mobile.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8481C | Core i7-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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