Xeon E7-4830
VS
Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

Xeon E7-4830 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

Intel

Xeon E7-4830

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2011
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

8 Cores16 Thrd4 WWMax: 4.75 GHz2022

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.

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 E7-4830

#64
EPYC 4344P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $314
134%
#65
EPYC 4364P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $334
128%
#66
EPYC 4585PX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $826
126%
#67
EPYC 4545P
MSRP: $549|Avg: $595
124%
#71
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
MSRP: $400|Avg: $343
109%
#73
EPYC 4484PX
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
106%
#79
Xeon E7-4830
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#86
Xeon Platinum 8260
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
106%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
105%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
104%
#135
Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
95%
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 Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z (2022) utilizes 6 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E7-4830Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EX (2011) / 32 nm)
✨ Modern (Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7-4830 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon E7-4830Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E7-4830 and Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

Intel

Xeon E7-4830

The Xeon E7-4830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EX (2011) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 19,981 points. Launch price was $2,059.

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 20,084 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

Both the Xeon E7-4830 and Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-4830 versus 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z — a 65.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z (base: 2.13 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon E7-4830 uses the Westmere-EX (2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z uses Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E7-4830 scores 19,981 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z's 20,084 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-4830 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z.

FeatureXeon E7-4830Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
2.4 GHz
4.75 GHz+98%
Base Clock
2.13 GHz
2.7 GHz+27%
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)+50%
16 MB
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
4 MB+1500%
Process
32 nm
6 nm-81%
Architecture
Westmere-EX (2011)
Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark
19,981
20,084
Geekbench 6 Single
1,696
Geekbench 6 Multi
10,382
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E7-4830 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E7-4830Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
Socket
LGA1567
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity
2048 GB
RAM Channels
4
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Xeon E7-4830) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z).

FeatureXeon E7-4830Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
Integrated GPU
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
Yes