Xeon E5-2689 vs Core i7-5820K
Xeon E5-2689
Core i7-5820K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. The Xeon E5-2689 is positioned at rank 979 and the Core i7-5820K is on rank 686, so the Core i7-5820K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2689
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5820K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2689 | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($18) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($103) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-E (2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2689 | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+478%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($18) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($103) |
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 E5-2689 and Core i7-5820K
Xeon E5-2689
The Xeon E5-2689 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,922 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i7-5820K
The Core i7-5820K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-E (2014) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,826 points. Launch price was $410.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2689 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-5820K offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2689 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2689 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-5820K — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2689 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-5820K uses Haswell-E (2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2689 scores 9,922 against the Core i7-5820K's 9,826 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5-2689. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2689 vs 15 MB (total) on the Core i7-5820K.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2689 | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.3 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+33% | 15 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Haswell-E (2014) |
| PassMark | 9,922 | 9,826 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 5,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,134 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,383 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA2011 socket with PCIe 2.0.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2689 | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2689) / Yes (Core i7-5820K). Primary use case: Core i7-5820K targets Enthusiast Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-5820K rivals Ryzen 5 1600.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2689 | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
| Target Use | — | Enthusiast Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2689 launched at $1800 MSRP, while the Core i7-5820K debuted at $389. At current prices ($18 vs $103), the Xeon E5-2689 is $85 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2689 delivers 551.2 pts/$ vs 95.4 pts/$ for the Core i7-5820K — making the Xeon E5-2689 the 141% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2689 | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1800 | $389-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $18-83% | $103 |
| Performance per Dollar | 551.2+478% | 95.4 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2014 |
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