Xeon w5-3425 vs i7-8700T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8700T
2018
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
6.42
Xeon w5-3425
2023
12 cores / 24 threads, 270 Watt
23.18
+261%

Xeon w5-3425 outperforms Core i7-8700T by a whopping 261% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8700T and Xeon w5-3425 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1060224
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.5752.42
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency17.278.08
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date2 April 2018 (6 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303$1,189

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w5-3425 has 1047% better value for money than i7-8700T.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-8700T and Xeon w5-3425 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1224
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)30 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size149 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8700T and Xeon w5-3425 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)35 Watt270 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8700T and Xeon w5-3425. 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 i7-8700T and Xeon w5-3425 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 i7-8700T and Xeon w5-3425 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8700T and Xeon w5-3425. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size128 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
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 i7-8700T and Xeon w5-3425 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8700T and Xeon w5-3425 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 i7-8700T and Xeon w5-3425 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8700T and Xeon w5-3425.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes16112

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.

i7-8700T 6.42
Xeon w5-3425 23.18
+261%

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.

i7-8700T 10191
Xeon w5-3425 36820
+261%

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.

i7-8700T 1334
Xeon w5-3425 1912
+43.3%

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.

i7-8700T 4695
Xeon w5-3425 12475
+166%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.42 23.18
Recency 2 April 2018 15 February 2023
Physical cores 6 12
Threads 12 24
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 270 Watt

i7-8700T has 671.4% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-3425, on the other hand, has a 261.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Xeon w5-3425 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-8700T in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-8700T is a desktop processor while Xeon w5-3425 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-8700T and Xeon w5-3425, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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