Xeon D-1726 vs i7-8700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8700K
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
8.90
Xeon D-1726
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 70 Watt
10.14
+13.9%

Xeon D-1726 outperforms Core i7-8700K by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8700K and Xeon D-1726 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking872780
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.58no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency8.5413.21
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S (2017−2018)no data
Release date5 October 2017 (7 years ago)1 January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$359no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-8700K and Xeon D-1726 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache12288 KB10 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size149 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8700K and Xeon D-1726 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)no data
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA2227
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt70 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8700K and Xeon D-1726. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-8700K and Xeon D-1726 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8700K and Xeon D-1726 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8700K and Xeon D-1726. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB384 GB
Max memory channels23
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630no data
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 D-1726 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8700K and Xeon D-1726 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 D-1726 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 D-1726.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1616
USB revisionno data3.0
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Portsno data24
Number of USB portsno data4
Integrated LANno data-

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 8.90
Xeon D-1726 10.14
+13.9%

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 13623
Xeon D-1726 15511
+13.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.90 10.14
Recency 5 October 2017 1 January 2022
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 70 Watt

Xeon D-1726 has a 13.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 35.7% lower power consumption.

The Xeon D-1726 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 D-1726 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-8700K and Xeon D-1726, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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