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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Xeon 6507P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+28% larger total L3 cache (48 MB vs 38 MB).
✅Draws 150W instead of 155W, a 5W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and older memory support.
✅175% more PCIe lanes (88 vs 32) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Xeon E7-4890 v2

2014

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6507P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (6,500 vs 18,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (38 MB vs 48 MB).
❌Older platform position on LGA2011, while Xeon 6507P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Xeon 6507P

2025

Xeon E7-4890 v2

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+28% larger total L3 cache (48 MB vs 38 MB).
✅Draws 150W instead of 155W, a 5W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and older memory support.
✅175% more PCIe lanes (88 vs 32) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6507P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (6,500 vs 18,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (38 MB vs 48 MB).
❌Older platform position on LGA2011, while Xeon 6507P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6507P better than Xeon E7-4890 v2?

Yes. Xeon 6507P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 21.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 176.9% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 0.9% higher PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon 6507P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 21.3% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6507P is the better fit. You are getting 176.9% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 28% larger total L3 cache (48 MB vs 38 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon 6507P still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon 6507P is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 21.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon 6507P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2014), a healthier platform with LGA4710 and DDR5 instead of LGA2011, 28% larger total L3 cache (48 MB vs 38 MB), more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 15/30, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Xeon 6507P Benchmark Check

Xeon E7-4890 v2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon 6507P	Xeon E7-4890 v2
1080p
low	187 FPS	186 FPS
medium	149 FPS	148 FPS
high	121 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	158 FPS	153 FPS
medium	122 FPS	119 FPS
high	97 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	72 FPS
medium	69 FPS	59 FPS
high	54 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon 6507P	Xeon E7-4890 v2
1080p
low	567 FPS	368 FPS
medium	489 FPS	324 FPS
high	396 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	216 FPS
1440p
low	487 FPS	318 FPS
medium	428 FPS	282 FPS
high	357 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	184 FPS
4K
low	305 FPS	199 FPS
medium	271 FPS	178 FPS
high	245 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	121 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon 6507P	Xeon E7-4890 v2
1080p
low	781 FPS	774 FPS
medium	781 FPS	774 FPS
high	781 FPS	763 FPS
ultra	781 FPS	679 FPS
1440p
low	781 FPS	744 FPS
medium	756 FPS	638 FPS
high	698 FPS	605 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	537 FPS
4K
low	533 FPS	479 FPS
medium	437 FPS	376 FPS
high	385 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	274 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon 6507P	Xeon E7-4890 v2
1080p
low	781 FPS	774 FPS
medium	781 FPS	774 FPS
high	781 FPS	765 FPS
ultra	753 FPS	648 FPS
1440p
low	781 FPS	774 FPS
medium	778 FPS	686 FPS
high	667 FPS	586 FPS
ultra	576 FPS	493 FPS
4K
low	646 FPS	581 FPS
medium	566 FPS	506 FPS
high	495 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	428 FPS	377 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6507P and Xeon E7-4890 v2

Xeon 6507P

The Xeon 6507P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 31,233 points. Launch price was $765.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 6507P 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 4.3 GHz on the Xeon 6507P versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 — a 23.4% clock advantage for the Xeon 6507P (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon 6507P is built on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon 6507P scores 31,233 against the Xeon E7-4890 v2's 30,946 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon 6507P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,000 vs 6,500 (93.9% advantage for the Xeon 6507P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,200 vs 730, a 100.3% lead for the Xeon 6507P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,500 vs 5,500 (77.8% advantage for the Xeon 6507P). L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon 6507P vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4890 v2.

Feature	Xeon 6507P	Xeon E7-4890 v2
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	15 / 30+88%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+26%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+25%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	48 MB (total)+28%	37.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	—
Process	Intel 3 nm-86%	22 nm
Architecture	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)	—
PassMark	31,233	30,946
Cinebench R23 Multi	18,000+177%	6,500
Geekbench 6 Single	2,200+201%	730
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,500+127%	5,500

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 6507P uses the LGA4710 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 DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6507P versus DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 — the Xeon 6507P supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6507P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 1536 GB — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6507P) vs 4 (Xeon E7-4890 v2). PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6507P) vs 32 (Xeon E7-4890 v2) — the Xeon 6507P offers 56 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Beechnut City platform (Xeon 6507P) and C602 (Xeon E7-4890 v2).

Feature	Xeon 6507P	Xeon E7-4890 v2
Socket	LGA4710	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400+67%	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	4096 GB+167%	1536 GB
RAM Channels	8+100%	4
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	88+175%	32

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6507P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon 6507P targets Next-gen Cloud / Enterprise Server, Xeon E7-4890 v2 targets Enterprise Server (Legacy). Direct competitor: Xeon 6507P rivals EPYC 9004; Xeon E7-4890 v2 rivals Xeon E5-2697 v2.

Feature	Xeon 6507P	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	Next-gen Cloud / Enterprise Server	Enterprise Server (Legacy)