Xeon E-2436 vs Xeon E7-8891 v3

Xeon E-2436

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Xeon E7-8891 v3

10 Cores20 Thrd165 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E-2436

6 / 12

21,708

+0.4%

21,615

0.0%

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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.

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

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2436

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

102%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

101%

#150

Xeon E-2436

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

99%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8891 v3

#527

Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

229%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

215%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

202%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

198%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

194%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

191%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

191%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

190%

#535

Xeon W-3245M

MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002

180%

#536

Xeon W-3265M

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500

178%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

121%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

119%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

116%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

100%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon E-2436 (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E-2436	Xeon E7-8891 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($418)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EX (2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7-8891 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1333/1600/1866, DDR3-1066/1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E-2436	Xeon E7-8891 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($418)

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.

Xeon E-2436 Benchmark Check

Xeon E7-8891 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2436 and Xeon E7-8891 v3

Xeon E-2436

The Xeon E-2436 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 21,708 points. Launch price was $331.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E-2436 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 Xeon E-2436 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E7-8891 v3 — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2436 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E-2436 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E7-8891 v3 uses Haswell-EX (2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2436 scores 21,708 against the Xeon E7-8891 v3's 21,615 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E-2436. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2436 vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-8891 v3.

Feature	Xeon E-2436	Xeon E7-8891 v3
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 20+67%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+43%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+4%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	45 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Haswell-EX (2015)
PassMark	21,708	21,615
Geekbench 6 Single	—	900
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,500

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2436 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E7-8891 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E-2436	Xeon E7-8891 v3
Socket	LGA1700	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	1536 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	32