Xeon E7-8857 v2 vs Xeon E7-8867 v3
Xeon E7-8857 v2
Xeon E7-8867 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8857 v2
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8867 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-8857 v2 | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,995) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,672) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EX (2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-8857 v2 | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+53%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,995) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,672) |
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 E7-8857 v2 and Xeon E7-8867 v3
Xeon E7-8857 v2
The Xeon E7-8857 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 36,304 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon E7-8867 v3
The Xeon E7-8867 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: 36,908 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7-8857 v2 packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E7-8867 v3 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon E7-8867 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E7-8857 v2 versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E7-8867 v3 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E7-8857 v2 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon E7-8867 v3 is built on the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7-8857 v2 scores 36,304 against the Xeon E7-8867 v3's 36,908 — a 1.7% lead for the Xeon E7-8867 v3. L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon E7-8857 v2 vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-8867 v3.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8857 v2 | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 12 | 16 / 32+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+20% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 45 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | — | Haswell-EX (2015) |
| PassMark | 36,304 | 36,908+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 850 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,000 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA2011 socket with PCIe 5.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Xeon E7-8857 v2 versus DDR4-1866 on the Xeon E7-8867 v3 — the Xeon E7-8857 v2 supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 1536 of RAM. Both feature 4-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E7-8857 v2) vs 32 (Xeon E7-8867 v3) — the Xeon E7-8857 v2 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C602J (Xeon E7-8857 v2) and C602J (Xeon E7-8867 v3).
| Feature | Xeon E7-8857 v2 | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+39900% | DDR4-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 | 1536 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40+25% | 32 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon E7-8867 v3 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon E7-8857 v2 rivals Xeon E7-4850 v2.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8857 v2 | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E7-8857 v2 launched at $3838 MSRP, while the Xeon E7-8867 v3 debuted at $4672. At current prices ($2995 vs $4672), the Xeon E7-8857 v2 is $1677 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7-8857 v2 delivers 12.1 pts/$ vs 7.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E7-8867 v3 — making the Xeon E7-8857 v2 the 42.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8857 v2 | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3838-18% | $4672 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2995-36% | $4672 |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.1+53% | 7.9 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2015 |
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