Core i9-10910 vs Xeon E7-8891 v3
Core i9-10910
Xeon E7-8891 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10910
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8891 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-10910 | Xeon E7-8891 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($200) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($418) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-S (2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EX (2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-10910 | Xeon E7-8891 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+107%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($200) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($418) |
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 i9-10910 and Xeon E7-8891 v3
Core i9-10910
The Core i9-10910 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 21,396 points. Launch price was $488.
Xeon E7-8891 v3
The Xeon E7-8891 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333/1600/1866, DDR3-1066/1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 21,615 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Core i9-10910 and Xeon E7-8891 v3 share an identical 10-core/20-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-10910 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E7-8891 v3 — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Core i9-10910 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i9-10910 uses the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E7-8891 v3 uses Haswell-EX (2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10910 scores 21,396 against the Xeon E7-8891 v3's 21,615 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E7-8891 v3. L3 cache: 20 MB on the Core i9-10910 vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-8891 v3.
| Feature | Core i9-10910 | Xeon E7-8891 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 10 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+43% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+29% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 45 MB (total)+125% |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB+900% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-S (2020) | Haswell-EX (2015) |
| PassMark | 21,396 | 21,615+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 900 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-10910 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7-8891 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon E7-8891 v3 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i9-10910) vs 4 (Xeon E7-8891 v3). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i9-10910) vs 32 (Xeon E7-8891 v3) — the Xeon E7-8891 v3 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z490,B460 (Core i9-10910) and C602J (Xeon E7-8891 v3).
| Feature | Core i9-10910 | Xeon E7-8891 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 1536 GB+1100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 32+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-10910) vs Yes (Xeon E7-8891 v3). The Core i9-10910 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E7-8891 v3 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i9-10910 | Xeon E7-8891 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Core i9-10910 launched at $488 MSRP, while the Xeon E7-8891 v3 debuted at $6841. At current prices ($200 vs $418), the Core i9-10910 is $218 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-10910 delivers 107.0 pts/$ vs 51.7 pts/$ for the Xeon E7-8891 v3 — making the Core i9-10910 the 69.7% better value option.
| Feature | Core i9-10910 | Xeon E7-8891 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $488-93% | $6841 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-52% | $418 |
| Performance per Dollar | 107.0+107% | 51.7 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2015 |
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