Xeon W-1350P vs i7-8700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8700K
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
8.57
Xeon W-1350P
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 125 Watt
12.41
+44.8%

Xeon W-1350P outperforms Core i7-8700K by a considerable 45% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8700K and Xeon W-1350P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking887627
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.5780.35
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency8.549.40
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S (2017−2018)Rocket Lake-S (2021)
Release date5 October 2017 (7 years ago)6 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$359$311

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon W-1350P has 1658% better value for money than i7-8700K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-8700K and Xeon W-1350P 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 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache12288 KB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size149 mm2276 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8700K and Xeon W-1350P 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8700K and Xeon W-1350P. 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® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-8700K and Xeon W-1350P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8700K and Xeon W-1350P 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 W-1350P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s50 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics P750
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-8700K and Xeon W-1350P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8700K and Xeon W-1350P integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hz4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-8700K and Xeon W-1350P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8700K and Xeon W-1350P.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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 W-1350P 12.41
+44.8%

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 13620
Xeon W-1350P 19710
+44.7%

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 1610
Xeon W-1350P 2206
+37%

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 6508
Xeon W-1350P 8105
+24.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.57 12.41
Integrated graphics card 3.09 4.56
Recency 5 October 2017 6 May 2021
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

i7-8700K has 31.6% lower power consumption.

Xeon W-1350P, on the other hand, has a 44.8% higher aggregate performance score, 47.6% faster integrated GPU, and an age advantage of 3 years.

The Xeon W-1350P 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 W-1350P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-8700K and Xeon W-1350P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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