Intel Core i7 8700K vs HP Xeon 6526Y
Intel Core i7 8700K 6-core LGA 1151
Intel
65 Overall Score
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
HP
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 8700K | HP Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 8700K | 6526Y |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 16★ |
| Threads | 12 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.5 | 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 | LGA 1151 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 80★ |
| TDP | 95★ | 195 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 8700K 6-core LGA 1151
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong single thread (77th percentile)
- Strong platform (69th 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 8700K 6-core LGA 11510.263score per dollar
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 46770.037score per dollar
Intel Core i7 8700K 6-core LGA 1151 offers 7.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: HP Xeon 6526Y
Scores 75 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.
