Intel Xeon E5-2689 vs Intel Core i7-8700K
Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon E5-2689 and Intel Core i7-8700K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support. Benchmark processor performance analysis: CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E5-2689
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 6
- 4 more threads: 16 vs 12
- 3x more maximum memory size: 384 GB vs 128 GB
- Around 40% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 123.121 vs 88.131
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of cores | 8 vs 6 |
| Number of threads | 16 vs 12 |
| Maximum memory size | 384 GB vs 128 GB |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 vs 1 |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 123.121 vs 88.131 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-8700K
- CPU is newer: launch date 4 year(s) 9 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 31% higher clock speed: 4.70 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
- Around 92% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 52°C
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 32 nm
- Around 21% lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 115 Watt
- Around 1% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 9.279 vs 9.219
- Around 11% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 1.084 vs 0.974
- Around 23% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 4.763 vs 3.868
- Around 26% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 12.047 vs 9.539
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 5 January 2017 vs 6 Mar 2012 |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 4.70 GHz vs 3.6 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 52°C |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 32 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt vs 115 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 9.279 vs 9.219 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.084 vs 0.974 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 4.763 vs 3.868 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 12.047 vs 9.539 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Xeon E5-2689
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-8700K
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| Name | Intel Xeon E5-2689 | Intel Core i7-8700K |
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 9.219 | 9.279 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 123.121 | 88.131 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.974 | 1.084 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.868 | 4.763 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 9.539 | 12.047 |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2721 | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 13585 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1276 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 6678 | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 5050 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2083 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 4305 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 7198 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2083 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 4305 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 7198 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Xeon E5-2689 | Intel Core i7-8700K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge | Coffee Lake |
| Launch date | 6 Mar 2012 | 5 January 2017 |
| Place in performance rating | 2155 | 922 |
| Processor Number | E5-2689 | i7-8700K |
| Vertical segment | Server | Desktop |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $420 | |
| Price now | $358.99 | |
| Series | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | |
| Status | Launched | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 13.10 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.6 GHz | 3.70 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s QPI | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
| Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 52°C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.6 GHz | 4.70 GHz |
| Number of cores | 8 | 6 |
| Number of QPI Links | 2 | |
| Number of threads | 16 | 12 |
| VID voltage range | 0.6V - 1.35V | |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | |
| L3 cache | 12288 KB | |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
| Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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| ECC memory support | ||
| Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 41.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 384 GB | 128 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2666 |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 | 1 |
| Sockets supported | LGA2011 | FCLGA1151 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 115 Watt | 95 Watt |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015D (130W) | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | x4, x8, x16 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Scalability | 2S | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x3E92 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.20 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | |
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