Xeon E7-4890 v2 vs Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Xeon E7-4890 v2
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4890 v2
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-4890 v2 | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-4890 v2 | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E7-4890 v2 and Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
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.
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,689 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7-4890 v2 packs 15 cores / 30 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E7-4890 v2 has 7 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS — a 41.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (base: 2.8 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is built on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7-4890 v2 scores 30,946 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS's 30,689 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E7-4890 v2. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 6,500 vs 16,529 (87.1% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 730 vs 2,617, a 112.8% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 5,500 vs 13,098 (81.7% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4890 v2 | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 15 / 30+88% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz+53% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4 GHz+43% |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB+134% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 4 nm-82% |
| Architecture | — | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 30,946 | 30,689 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 6,500 | 16,529+154% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 730 | 2,617+258% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,500 | 13,098+138% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7-4890 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS — the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS 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 256 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E7-4890 v2) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). PCIe lanes: 32 (Xeon E7-4890 v2) vs 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) — the Xeon E7-4890 v2 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C602 (Xeon E7-4890 v2) and FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS).
| Feature | Xeon E7-4890 v2 | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-5600+67% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB+500% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 32+60% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E7-4890 v2) vs AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon E7-4890 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E7-4890 v2 targets Enterprise Server (Legacy), Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS targets Professional AI Business Laptop. Direct competitor: Xeon E7-4890 v2 rivals Xeon E5-2697 v2; Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4890 v2 | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, SVM |
| Target Use | Enterprise Server (Legacy) | Professional AI Business Laptop |
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