Intel Core i7 9700 vs HP Xeon 6526Y
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
Intel
64 Overall Score
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
HP
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
78 out of 100 high confidence 66 reviews
The Intel Core i7-9700 is widely praised for its fast performance, easy installation, and cool operation, making it a solid upgrade for gaming and productivity. However, several users noted the included stock cooler is inadequate and loud, and a few reported issues like missing integrated graphics or a defective memory controller. Overall, it's a strong CPU for those not interested in overclocking, though some feel it's overpriced compared to AMD alternatives.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Easy installation
- Cool operation
- Good for gaming
- Great upgrade value
Cons
- Inadequate stock cooler
- Loud stock fan
- Missing integrated graphics
- Overpriced vs AMD
- Defective memory controller
Performance 18
Installation 8
Cooling 10
Value for money 6
Integrated graphics 3
Reliability 4
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Efficiency
Budget
Gaming
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 9700 | HP Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 9700 | 6526Y |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Threads | 8 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 | 37★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 80★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 195 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong efficiency (78th percentile)
- Strong single thread (78th percentile)
- Strong ai (69th percentile)
- Below average affordability (34th percentile)
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA11510.187score per dollar
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 46770.036score per dollar
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151 offers 5.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: HP Xeon 6526Y
Scores 75 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.
