Pentium G3258 vs Xeon E7-8890 v4
Pentium G3258
Xeon E7-8890 v4
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.
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 Pentium G3258 is positioned at rank 632 and the Xeon E7-8890 v4 is on rank 864, so the Pentium G3258 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3258
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8890 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3258 | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($72) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3258 | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($72) | ✅ 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 Pentium G3258 and Xeon E7-8890 v4
Pentium G3258
The Pentium G3258 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,063 points. Launch price was $77.
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 Pentium G3258 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon E7-8890 v4 has 22 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G3258 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-8890 v4 — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E7-8890 v4 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Pentium G3258 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3258 scores 2,063 against the Xeon E7-8890 v4's 2,054 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G3258. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3258 vs 60 MB on the Xeon E7-8890 v4.
| Feature | Pentium G3258 | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 24 / 48+1100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+45% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 60 MB+1900% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 6 MB+2300% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,063 | 2,054 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3258 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3258 | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Pentium G3258) / not specified (Xeon E7-8890 v4). The Pentium G3258 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G3258 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium G3258 | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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