Core Ultra 7 255H vs Xeon E7-4890 v2
Core Ultra 7 255H
Xeon E7-4890 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 255H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4890 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 255H | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-H (2025) / 5 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 255H | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Ultra 7 255H and Xeon E7-4890 v2
Core Ultra 7 255H
The Core Ultra 7 255H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 26 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 30,932 points. Launch price was $514.
Xeon E7-4890 v2
The Xeon E7-4890 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 15 cores and 30 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 30,946 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 7 255H packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E7-4890 v2 offers 15 cores / 30 threads — the Core Ultra 7 255H has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 255H versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 — a 40% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 255H (base: 4.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 255H is built on the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 255H scores 30,932 against the Xeon E7-4890 v2's 30,946 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E7-4890 v2. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,800 vs 730, a 117.3% lead for the Core Ultra 7 255H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,700 vs 5,500 (96.2% advantage for the Core Ultra 7 255H). L3 cache: 24 MB on the Core Ultra 7 255H vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4890 v2.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 255H | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+7% | 15 / 30 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+50% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+57% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 37.5 MB+56% |
| Process | 5 nm-77% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-H (2025) | — |
| PassMark | 30,932 | 30,946 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 6,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,800+284% | 730 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,700+185% | 5,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 7 255H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E7-4890 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 7 255H versus DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 — the Core Ultra 7 255H supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E7-4890 v2 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Ultra 7 255H) vs 4 (Xeon E7-4890 v2). PCIe lanes: 28 (Core Ultra 7 255H) vs 32 (Xeon E7-4890 v2) — the Xeon E7-4890 v2 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM870,WM880 (Core Ultra 7 255H) and C602 (Xeon E7-4890 v2).
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 255H | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400+67% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 1536 GB+1100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 32+14% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 255H) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E7-4890 v2). The Core Ultra 7 255H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics 140T), while the Xeon E7-4890 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 255H targets High-End Laptop, Xeon E7-4890 v2 targets Enterprise Server (Legacy). Direct competitor: Xeon E7-4890 v2 rivals Xeon E5-2697 v2.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 255H | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | High-End Laptop | Enterprise Server (Legacy) |
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