Xeon 6357P vs Xeon E7-4890 v2
Xeon 6357P
Xeon E7-4890 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6357P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4890 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6357P | 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 (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6357P | 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 Xeon 6357P and Xeon E7-4890 v2
Xeon 6357P
The Xeon 6357P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 30,401 points. Launch price was $556.
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 Xeon 6357P 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 5.1 GHz on the Xeon 6357P versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 — a 40% clock advantage for the Xeon 6357P (base: 3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon 6357P is built on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon 6357P scores 30,401 against the Xeon E7-4890 v2's 30,946 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon E7-4890 v2. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,000 vs 6,500 (93.9% advantage for the Xeon 6357P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,784 vs 730, a 116.9% lead for the Xeon 6357P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,769 vs 5,500 (79.6% advantage for the Xeon 6357P). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon 6357P vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4890 v2.
| Feature | Xeon 6357P | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 15 / 30+88% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+50% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+7% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 37.5 MB+56% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | — |
| PassMark | 30,401 | 30,946+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,000+177% | 6,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,784+281% | 730 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,769+132% | 5,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6357P uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7-4890 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Xeon 6357P versus DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 — the Xeon 6357P 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 (Xeon 6357P) vs 4 (Xeon E7-4890 v2). PCIe lanes: 20 (Xeon 6357P) vs 32 (Xeon E7-4890 v2) — the Xeon E7-4890 v2 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Server chipsets (Xeon 6357P) and C602 (Xeon E7-4890 v2).
| Feature | Xeon 6357P | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+67% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 1536 GB+1100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 32+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6357P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon 6357P targets Edge Server / Workstation, Xeon E7-4890 v2 targets Enterprise Server (Legacy). Direct competitor: Xeon 6357P rivals Core i7-14700; Xeon E7-4890 v2 rivals Xeon E5-2697 v2.
| Feature | Xeon 6357P | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Edge Server / Workstation | Enterprise Server (Legacy) |
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