Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Xeon E7-8895 v2

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Xeon E7-8895 v2

15 Cores30 Thrd155 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 / 16

34,293

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon E7-8895 v2

15 / 30

57,165

+66.7%

About PassMark

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8895 v2

#493

Xeon Platinum 8570

MSRP: $9595|Avg: $9595

117%

#494

EPYC 9184X

MSRP: $4928|Avg: $3750

116%

#495

Xeon Platinum 8470

MSRP: $9359|Avg: $9359

115%

#496

Xeon E7-8857 v2

MSRP: $3838|Avg: $2995

113%

#497

Xeon Gold 6148

MSRP: $3072|Avg: $290

113%

#498

Xeon E5-1681 V3

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $200

112%

#499

Xeon W-3275

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $1550

111%

#500

Xeon Gold 6138

MSRP: $2612|Avg: $300

110%

#501

Xeon E5-2690 v4

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

110%

#502

Xeon Platinum 8362

MSRP: $6236|Avg: $5740

109%

#503

Xeon W-3275M

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $4449

109%

#504

Xeon E5-2660 v3

MSRP: $1445|Avg: $150

108%

#505

Xeon E5-2679 v4

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500

107%

#506

Xeon E5-2680 v3

MSRP: $1745|Avg: $212

102%

#507

Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000

101%

#508

Xeon E7-8895 v2

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65

100%

#509

EPYC 9684X

MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756

99%

#509

EPYC 9754

MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631

99%

#511

Xeon D-1587

MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443

99%

#512

Xeon E5-2687W v4

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138

99%

#513

Xeon W-3265

MSRP: $3684|Avg: $3400

98%

#514

Xeon E5-2658A V3

MSRP: $1832|Avg: $200

97%

#515

Xeon E5-4640 v4

MSRP: $2837|Avg: N/A

95%

#516

Xeon E7-8867 v3

MSRP: $4672|Avg: $4672

94%

#517

Xeon Gold 6150

MSRP: $3358|Avg: $196

94%

#518

Xeon E5-1680 v3

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $200

92%

#519

Xeon E5-2690 v3

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $85

92%

#520

Xeon 6780E

MSRP: $11350|Avg: $8513

91%

#521

Xeon E5-2697A v4

MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121

89%

#522

Xeon Gold 6134

MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378

89%

#523

Xeon Gold 6138T

MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D (2023) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Xeon E7-8895 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)	✅ More affordable ($65)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7-8895 v2 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Xeon E7-8895 v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+885%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)	✅ More affordable ($65)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Xeon E7-8895 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Xeon E7-8895 v2

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

Xeon E7-8895 v2

The Xeon E7-8895 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2014-02-01. It features 15 cores and 30 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 57,165 points. Launch price was $6,841.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 offers 15 cores / 30 threads — the Xeon E7-8895 v2 has 7 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 — a 32.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is built on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Xeon E7-8895 v2's 57,165 — a 50% lead for the Xeon E7-8895 v2. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-8895 v2.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Xeon E7-8895 v2
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	15 / 30+88%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+39%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	4.4 GHz+57%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)+156%	37.5 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	—
Process	5 nm-77%	22 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	—
PassMark	34,293	57,165+67%
Cinebench R23 Multi	18,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,700	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 uses FCLGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 1600 on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 — the Xeon E7-8895 v2 supports 198.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E7-8895 v2 supports up to 1536 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 4 (Xeon E7-8895 v2). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 40 (Xeon E7-8895 v2) — the Xeon E7-8895 v2 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and C602-J (Xeon E7-8895 v2).

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Xeon E7-8895 v2
Socket	AM5	FCLGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	1600+31900%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+8738033%	1536
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	28	40+43%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E7-8895 v2). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K; Xeon E7-8895 v2 rivals AMD Opteron 6386 SE.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Xeon E7-8895 v2
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at $449 MSRP, while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 debuted at $6841. At current prices ($384 vs $65), the Xeon E7-8895 v2 is $319 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers 89.3 pts/$ vs 879.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E7-8895 v2 — making the Xeon E7-8895 v2 the 163.1% better value option.