Core i7-7820X vs Xeon E5-2689 v4
Core i7-7820X
Xeon E5-2689 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
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7820X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2689 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-7820X | Xeon E5-2689 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($198) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-7820X | Xeon E5-2689 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+97%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($198) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
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 i7-7820X and Xeon E5-2689 v4
Core i7-7820X
The Core i7-7820X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 17,171 points. Launch price was $599.
Xeon E5-2689 v4
The Xeon E5-2689 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 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 17,084 points. Launch price was $2,723.
Processing Power
The Core i7-7820X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2689 v4 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2689 v4 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-7820X versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2689 v4 — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-7820X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i7-7820X uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2689 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-7820X scores 17,171 against the Xeon E5-2689 v4's 17,084 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-7820X. L3 cache: 11 MB (total) on the Core i7-7820X vs 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2689 v4.
| Feature | Core i7-7820X | Xeon E5-2689 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 20+25% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+18% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+16% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB (total) | 25 MB+127% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB+150% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 17,171 | 17,084 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-7820X uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2689 v4 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-7820X | Xeon E5-2689 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA2011-3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-7820X launched at $599 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2689 v4 debuted at $2723. At current prices ($198 vs $100), the Xeon E5-2689 v4 is $98 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-7820X delivers 86.7 pts/$ vs 170.8 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2689 v4 — making the Xeon E5-2689 v4 the 65.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-7820X | Xeon E5-2689 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-78% | $2723 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $198 | $100-49% |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.7 | 170.8+97% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2016 |
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