CPU
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Ryzen 5 8500G
Xeon E7-8891 v3
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 Ryzen 5 8500G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8891 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 8500G | Xeon E7-8891 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($418) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EX (2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 8500G | Xeon E7-8891 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+177%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ 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 Ryzen 5 8500G and Xeon E7-8891 v3
Ryzen 5 8500G
The Ryzen 5 8500G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,481 points. Launch price was $229.
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
The Ryzen 5 8500G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E7-8891 v3 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E7-8891 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8500G versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E7-8891 v3 — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8500G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8500G uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E7-8891 v3 uses Haswell-EX (2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8500G scores 21,481 against the Xeon E7-8891 v3's 21,615 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E7-8891 v3. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,500 vs 900, a 94.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 8500G that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,000 vs 9,500 (5.1% advantage for the Ryzen 5 8500G). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8500G vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-8891 v3.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8500G | Xeon E7-8891 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 20+67% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+43% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+25% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 45 MB (total)+181% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-82% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix2 (2024) | Haswell-EX (2015) |
| PassMark | 21,481 | 21,615 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,310 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,500+178% | 900 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,000+5% | 9,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 8500G uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7-8891 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 8500G versus DDR4-1866 on the Xeon E7-8891 v3 — the Ryzen 5 8500G supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E7-8891 v3 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 5 8500G) vs 4 (Xeon E7-8891 v3). PCIe lanes: 14 (Ryzen 5 8500G) vs 32 (Xeon E7-8891 v3) — the Xeon E7-8891 v3 offers 18 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A620,B650,B650E,X670,X670E,B840,B850,X870,X870E (Ryzen 5 8500G) and C602J (Xeon E7-8891 v3).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8500G | Xeon E7-8891 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200+25% | DDR4-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 1536 GB+500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 14 | 32+129% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 8500G) vs Yes (Xeon E7-8891 v3). The Ryzen 5 8500G includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Xeon E7-8891 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8500G targets General Use. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8500G rivals Core i5-13400.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8500G | Xeon E7-8891 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 740M | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | General Use | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 8500G launched at $179 MSRP, while the Xeon E7-8891 v3 debuted at $6841. At current prices ($150 vs $418), the Ryzen 5 8500G is $268 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 8500G delivers 143.2 pts/$ vs 51.7 pts/$ for the Xeon E7-8891 v3 — making the Ryzen 5 8500G the 93.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8500G | Xeon E7-8891 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179-97% | $6841 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-64% | $418 |
| Performance per Dollar | 143.2+177% | 51.7 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2015 |
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