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Core i3-2130
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 Core i3-2130 is positioned at rank 899 and the Xeon E7-8890 v4 is on rank 864, so the Xeon E7-8890 v4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2130
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8890 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-2130 | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($138) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-2130 | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($138) | ✅ 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 Core i3-2130 and Xeon E7-8890 v4
Core i3-2130
The Core i3-2130 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,067 points. Launch price was $123.
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 Core i3-2130 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon E7-8890 v4 has 22 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-2130 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-8890 v4 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i3-2130 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2130 scores 2,067 against the Xeon E7-8890 v4's 2,054 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-2130. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2130 vs 60 MB on the Xeon E7-8890 v4.
| Feature | Core i3-2130 | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 24 / 48+1100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+55% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 60 MB+1900% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 6 MB+2300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,067 | 2,054 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 505 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-2130 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-2130 | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2130) / not specified (Xeon E7-8890 v4). The Core i3-2130 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 2000), while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2130 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-2130 rivals Pentium G860.
| Feature | Core i3-2130 | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 2000 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Desktop | — |
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