Xeon W-1250 vs Core i7-8700K

Xeon W-1250

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2020

Core i7-8700K

6 Cores12 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-1250

6 / 12

13,671

+0.7%

13,572

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.

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 W-1250

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

111%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

108%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

108%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

105%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

103%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

103%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

102%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

102%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

101%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

100%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

99%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

98%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

98%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

97%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

97%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

96%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

96%

#237

Xeon w3-2535

MSRP: $739|Avg: $800

94%

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

94%

#240

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8700K

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

210%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

209%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

209%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

209%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

208%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

208%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

207%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

207%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

206%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

104%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

204%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

204%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

203%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

202%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

202%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

200%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

199%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

100%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

198%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

196%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

196%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

196%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

195%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

194%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

194%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

194%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

193%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

193%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

191%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

86%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

190%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($333) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1250 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-1250	Core i7-8700K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($333)	✅ More affordable ($160)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-8700K ($160), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($173 less, 52% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-1250	Core i7-8700K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+107%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($333)	✅ More affordable ($160)

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 W-1250 Benchmark Check

Core i7-8700K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-1250 and Core i7-8700K

Xeon W-1250

The Xeon W-1250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,671 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-8700K

The Core i7-8700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB. L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,572 points. Launch price was $359.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon W-1250 and Core i7-8700K share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-1250 versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-8700K — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i7-8700K is built on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-1250 scores 13,671 against the Core i7-8700K's 13,572 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon W-1250. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1250 vs 12288 kB on the Core i7-8700K.

Feature	Xeon W-1250	Core i7-8700K
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.7 GHz+12%
L3 Cache	12 MB Intel® Smart Cache	12288 kB
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018)
PassMark	13,671	13,572

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-1250 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-8700K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W-1250	Core i7-8700K
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

The Core i7-8700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon W-1250 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Xeon W-1250	Core i7-8700K
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel UHD Graphics 630

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-1250 launched at $285 MSRP, while the Core i7-8700K debuted at $359. At current prices ($333 vs $160), the Core i7-8700K is $173 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1250 delivers 41.1 pts/$ vs 84.8 pts/$ for the Core i7-8700K — making the Core i7-8700K the 69.5% better value option.