Escape From Tarkov
1440p@165Hz·42:30 played
CalebHoelscher·1d ago
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38%/51°C
64%/69°C
32 GB
60%usage
Core i7-8700B vs Xeon Platinum 8280
The Core i7-8700B is faster than the Xeon Platinum 8280 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
L3 Cachehelp
Xeon Platinum 8280 has 26.5 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i7-8700B has a 19% higher base clock.
Intel BGA 1440
Sockethelp
LGA3647Coffee Lake
Codenamehelp
Cascade Lake-SPDesktop
Segmenthelp
Server/WorkstationUHD Graphics 630
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
DDR4Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-8700B or Xeon Platinum 8280?expand_more
The Core i7-8700B. It's 13% faster than the Xeon Platinum 8280 on average across 100+ games, scoring 30/100 vs 34/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i7-8700B than Xeon Platinum 8280?expand_more
13% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-8700B or Xeon Platinum 8280?expand_more
The Core i7-8700B is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i7-8700B worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 30/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-8700B and Xeon Platinum 8280?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-8700B scores 30/100, Xeon Platinum 8280 scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-8700B or Xeon Platinum 8280 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-8700B or Xeon Platinum 8280?expand_more
The Core i7-8700B is the stronger pick at 30/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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