Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 vs Intel Core i7 8700K
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
Dell
52 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i7 8700K 6-core LGA 1151
Intel
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i7 8700K 6-core LGA 1151
78 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews
The Intel Core i7-8700K is praised for its excellent overclocking potential, with many users easily reaching 5GHz and noting significant performance gains in gaming and productivity. However, some reviewers express disappointment over the marketing as a '40th Anniversary' chip, which is essentially a binned 8700K, and note the lack of a stock cooler. Overall, it's a solid choice for enthusiasts who know what they're buying.
Pros
- Excellent overclocking potential
- Great gaming performance
- Fast video encoding
- Good value for enthusiasts
- Stable at 5GHz with good cooling
Cons
- Misleading marketing as 40th anniversary chip
- No stock cooler included
- Requires Z370 motherboard
- Not compatible with X99
- Overclocking needs delidding for best results
Overclocking potential 6
Gaming performance 4
Value for money 3
Marketing accuracy 2
Cooling requirements 3
Motherboard compatibility 3
Scores
Budget
Productivity
Gaming
Efficiency
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | Intel Core i7 8700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Xeon | Core i7 |
| Model | 5-2637 V2 | 8700K |
| Codename | Turin | Coffee Lake |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 32★ | 6 |
| P-cores | 48★ | — |
| Threads | 64★ | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 48★ | 1.5 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) | LGA 1151 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 64★ | 16 |
| TDP | 200 | 95★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 350★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | No | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Pros & Cons
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 (32nd percentile)
Intel Core i7 8700K 6-core LGA 1151
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong single thread (77th percentile)
- Strong platform (69th percentile)
Pricing
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)1.016score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i7 8700K 6-core LGA 11510.515score per dollar
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 8700K
Scores 65 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 27 specs.
