Intel Core i7 P8700 2-core Socket P
Intel
57 Overall Score
vs
Dell Xeon E5620 4-core LGA 1366
Dell
23 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 P8700 2-core Socket P
85 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
This Core 2 Duo P8700 processor is widely praised as a budget-friendly upgrade for older laptops, offering noticeable performance gains without heating issues. Users highlight its low cost, compatibility with specific models like Dell and HP, and reliable long-term operation. One unit was defective but promptly refunded, so verify compatibility and buy from a reputable seller.
Pros
- Budget-friendly upgrade
- Noticeable performance boost
- Same thermal design power
- Reliable long-term operation
- Compatible with older laptops
Cons
- Risk of defective unit
- Incompatible if specs not understood
- Requires technical knowledge
Value for money 4
Performance 5
Compatibility 2
Reliability 4
Defective unit 1
Thermal design 1
Dell Xeon E5620 4-core LGA 1366
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Efficiency
Budget
Productivity
Gaming
Server
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 P8700 | Dell Xeon E5620 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core 2 Duo | Xeon |
| Model | P8700 | E5620 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | — |
| Class | laptop | server |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2 | 4★ |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| Threads | 12★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.5★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 12 | 12 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Socket P | LGA 1366 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16★ | — |
| TDP | 25★ | 80 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 P8700 2-core Socket P
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong single thread (74th percentile)
- Strong ai (68th percentile)
- Strong multi thread (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
Dell Xeon E5620 4-core LGA 1366
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average single thread (25th percentile)
- Below average ai (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 P8700
Scores 57 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.