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EPYC 9015
Xeon E7-4890 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9015
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4890 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9015 | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9015 | 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 EPYC 9015 and Xeon E7-4890 v2
EPYC 9015
The EPYC 9015 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,505 points. Launch price was $527.
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 EPYC 9015 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E7-4890 v2 offers 15 cores / 30 threads — the Xeon E7-4890 v2 has 7 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9015 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 — a 18.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 9015 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 9015 is built on the Turin (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 9015 scores 30,505 against the Xeon E7-4890 v2's 30,946 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon E7-4890 v2. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,000 vs 6,500 (79.1% advantage for the EPYC 9015). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,400 vs 730, a 62.9% lead for the EPYC 9015 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,000 vs 5,500 (66.7% advantage for the EPYC 9015). L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9015 vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4890 v2.
| Feature | EPYC 9015 | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 15 / 30+88% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+21% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+29% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+71% | 37.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 4 nm-82% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | — |
| PassMark | 30,505 | 30,946+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,000+131% | 6,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,400+92% | 730 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000+100% | 5,500 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9015 uses the SP5 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 DDR5-6000 on the EPYC 9015 versus DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 — the EPYC 9015 supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9015 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 1536 GB — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9015) vs 4 (Xeon E7-4890 v2). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9015) vs 32 (Xeon E7-4890 v2) — the EPYC 9015 offers 96 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 platform (EPYC 9015) and C602 (Xeon E7-4890 v2).
| Feature | EPYC 9015 | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6000+67% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+167% | 1536 GB |
| RAM Channels | 12+200% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+300% | 32 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 9015 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9015) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E7-4890 v2). Primary use case: EPYC 9015 targets Next-gen Data Center / AI Workloads, Xeon E7-4890 v2 targets Enterprise Server (Legacy). Direct competitor: EPYC 9015 rivals Xeon 6; Xeon E7-4890 v2 rivals Xeon E5-2697 v2.
| Feature | EPYC 9015 | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Next-gen Data Center / AI Workloads | Enterprise Server (Legacy) |
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