Xeon W3690 vs Core i5-8269U
Xeon W3690
Core i5-8269U
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon W3690 is positioned at rank 798 and the Core i5-8269U is on rank 814, so the Xeon W3690 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3690
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8269U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3690 | Core i5-8269U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3690 | Core i5-8269U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 W3690 and Core i5-8269U
Xeon W3690
The Xeon W3690 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.46 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 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: 7,191 points. Launch price was $450.
Core i5-8269U
The Core i5-8269U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,111 points. Launch price was $320.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3690 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-8269U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W3690 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.73 GHz on the Xeon W3690 versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-8269U — a 11.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-8269U (base: 3.46 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon W3690 uses the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-8269U uses Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3690 scores 7,191 against the Core i5-8269U's 7,111 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon W3690. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3690 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8269U.
| Feature | Xeon W3690 | Core i5-8269U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.73 GHz | 4.2 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 3.46 GHz+33% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+100% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Gulftown (2010−2011) | Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,191+1% | 7,111 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3690 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-8269U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3690 | Core i5-8269U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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