Xeon w5-2465X vs i7-8700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8700K
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
8.57
Xeon w5-2465X
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 200 Watt
29.44
+244%

Xeon w5-2465X outperforms Core i7-8700K by a whopping 244% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8700K and Xeon w5-2465X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking887147
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.5662.67
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency8.5413.93
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S (2017−2018)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date24 September 2017 (7 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$359$1,389

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w5-2465X has 1274% better value for money than i7-8700K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-8700K and Xeon w5-2465X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1232
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache384 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.5 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12288 KB33.75 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size149 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C78 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8700K and Xeon w5-2465X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8700K and Xeon w5-2465X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-8700K and Xeon w5-2465X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8700K and Xeon w5-2465X are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8700K and Xeon w5-2465X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size128 GB2 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630N/A
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-8700K and Xeon w5-2465X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8700K and Xeon w5-2465X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-8700K and Xeon w5-2465X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8700K and Xeon w5-2465X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1664

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-8700K 8.57
Xeon w5-2465X 29.44
+244%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-8700K 13619
Xeon w5-2465X 46763
+243%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-8700K 1609
Xeon w5-2465X 2144
+33.3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-8700K 6504
Xeon w5-2465X 14447
+122%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.57 29.44
Recency 24 September 2017 15 February 2023
Physical cores 6 16
Threads 12 32
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 200 Watt

i7-8700K has 110.5% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-2465X, on the other hand, has a 243.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, and 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

The Xeon w5-2465X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-8700K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-8700K is a desktop processor while Xeon w5-2465X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-8700K and Xeon w5-2465X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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