Xeon W3680 vs Core i7-6820HK

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 W3680 is positioned at rank 817 and the Core i7-6820HK is on rank 911, so the Xeon W3680 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 W3680

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

17567%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3317%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2947%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2277%

#466

Xeon Platinum 8358

MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145

100%

#467

EPYC 7713

MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299

99%

#467

EPYC 7662

MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266

99%

#469

EPYC 9554

MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795

97%

#470

Xeon Gold 6338T

MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795

96%

#471

Xeon E5-2650 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45

96%

#817

Xeon W3680

MSRP: $594|Avg: $26

100%

#819

Xeon E5-2640 v3

MSRP: $939|Avg: $189

99%

#824

Xeon E5-1660 v3

MSRP: $1080|Avg: $198

98%

#827

Xeon W3565

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6820HK

#899

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1582%

#900

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1558%

#901

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1431%

#902

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1424%

#903

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1411%

#905

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1363%

#906

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1307%

#907

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1305%

#908

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1270%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

100%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

99%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

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 ($26) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W3680 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W3680	Core i7-6820HK
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($26)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6820HK ($378), 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 ($352 less, 1354% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W3680	Core i7-6820HK
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1357%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($26)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W3680 and Core i7-6820HK

Xeon W3680

The Xeon W3680 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,025 points. Launch price was $350.

Core i7-6820HK

The Core i7-6820HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,012 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W3680 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-6820HK offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W3680 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon W3680 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6820HK — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.33 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon W3680 uses the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-6820HK uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3680 scores 7,025 against the Core i7-6820HK's 7,012 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon W3680. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3680 vs 8 MB on the Core i7-6820HK.

Feature	Xeon W3680	Core i7-6820HK
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.33 GHz+23%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Gulftown (2010−2011)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	7,025	7,012

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W3680 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-6820HK uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.