Intel Core i7 9700 vs Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
Intel
64 Overall Score
vs
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
Dell
52 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
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Efficiency
Budget
Productivity
Ai Llm
Gaming
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 9700 | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 | Xeon |
| Model | 9700 | 5-2637 V2 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8 | 32★ |
| P-cores | — | 48★ |
| Threads | 8 | 64★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2 | 48★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1151 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 64★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 200 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 350★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong efficiency (78th percentile)
- Strong single thread (78th percentile)
- Strong ai (69th percentile)
- Below average affordability (34th percentile)
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
- Strong ai (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong affordability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong platform (77th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (31st percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA11510.470score per dollar
vs
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)1.016score per dollar
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 9700
Scores 64 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 27 specs.
