CPU
GPU
Celeron B710
Xeon E7-8890 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron B710 is positioned at rank 811 and the Xeon E7-8890 v4 is on rank 864, so the Celeron B710 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B710
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8890 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron B710 | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron B710 | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B710 and Xeon E7-8890 v4
Celeron B710
The Celeron B710 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,051 points. Launch price was $70.
Xeon E7-8890 v4
The Xeon E7-8890 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,054 points. Launch price was $7,174.
Processing Power
The Celeron B710 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon E7-8890 v4 has 23 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B710 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-8890 v4 — a 72% clock advantage for the Xeon E7-8890 v4 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron B710 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B710 scores 2,051 against the Xeon E7-8890 v4's 2,054 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E7-8890 v4. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B710 vs 60 MB on the Xeon E7-8890 v4.
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 24 / 48+2300% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz+112% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (total) | 60 MB+3900% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 6 MB+2300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,051 | 2,054 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 231 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 196 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron B710 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron B710) / not specified (Xeon E7-8890 v4). The Celeron B710 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B710 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron B710 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Laptop | — |
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