Xeon E7-4890 v2 vs Xeon 6507P
Xeon E7-4890 v2
Xeon 6507P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4890 v2
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6507P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-4890 v2 | Xeon 6507P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-4890 v2 | Xeon 6507P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon 6507P
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7-4890 v2 packs 15 cores / 30 threads, while the Xeon 6507P 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 4.3 GHz on the Xeon 6507P — a 23.4% clock advantage for the Xeon 6507P (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon 6507P is built on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7-4890 v2 scores 30,946 against the Xeon 6507P's 31,233 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon 6507P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 6,500 vs 18,000 (93.9% advantage for the Xeon 6507P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 730 vs 2,200, a 100.3% lead for the Xeon 6507P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 5,500 vs 12,500 (77.8% advantage for the Xeon 6507P). L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon 6507P.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4890 v2 | Xeon 6507P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 15 / 30+88% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.5 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB | 48 MB (total)+28% |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | Intel 3 nm-86% |
| Architecture | — | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 30,946 | 31,233 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 6,500 | 18,000+177% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 730 | 2,200+201% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,500 | 12,500+127% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7-4890 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 6507P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6507P — 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: 4 (Xeon E7-4890 v2) vs 8 (Xeon 6507P). PCIe lanes: 32 (Xeon E7-4890 v2) vs 88 (Xeon 6507P) — the Xeon 6507P offers 56 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C602 (Xeon E7-4890 v2) and Beechnut City platform (Xeon 6507P).
| Feature | Xeon E7-4890 v2 | Xeon 6507P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-6400+67% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB | 4096 GB+167% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 8+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 32 | 88+175% |
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 E7-4890 v2 targets Enterprise Server (Legacy), Xeon 6507P targets Next-gen Cloud / Enterprise Server. Direct competitor: Xeon E7-4890 v2 rivals Xeon E5-2697 v2; Xeon 6507P rivals EPYC 9004.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4890 v2 | Xeon 6507P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Enterprise Server (Legacy) | Next-gen Cloud / Enterprise Server |
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