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Xeon E7-8867 v3
Xeon Gold 6346
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8867 v3
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6346
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-8867 v3 | Xeon Gold 6346 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,672) | ✅ More affordable ($2,195) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EX (2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-8867 v3 | Xeon Gold 6346 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+118%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,672) | ✅ More affordable ($2,195) |
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 E7-8867 v3 and Xeon Gold 6346
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.
Xeon Gold 6346
The Xeon Gold 6346 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 37,739 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E7-8867 v3 and Xeon Gold 6346 share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E7-8867 v3 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6346 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6346 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon E7-8867 v3 uses the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6346 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E7-8867 v3 scores 36,908 against the Xeon Gold 6346's 37,739 — a 2.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6346. L3 cache: 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-8867 v3 vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6346.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8867 v3 | Xeon Gold 6346 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.1 GHz+24% |
| L3 Cache | 45 MB (total)+25% | 36 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm-55% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EX (2015) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 36,908 | 37,739+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 850 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7-8867 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6346 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-1866 on the Xeon E7-8867 v3 versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6346 — the Xeon Gold 6346 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6346 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 1536 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E7-8867 v3) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6346). PCIe lanes: 32 (Xeon E7-8867 v3) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6346) — the Xeon Gold 6346 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C602J (Xeon E7-8867 v3) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6346).
| Feature | Xeon E7-8867 v3 | Xeon Gold 6346 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866 | 3200+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB+26214300% | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 8+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 32 | 64+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6346 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon E7-8867 v3 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6346 rivals EPYC 73F3.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8867 v3 | Xeon Gold 6346 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E7-8867 v3 launched at $4672 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6346 debuted at $2708. At current prices ($4672 vs $2195), the Xeon Gold 6346 is $2477 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7-8867 v3 delivers 7.9 pts/$ vs 17.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6346 — making the Xeon Gold 6346 the 74.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8867 v3 | Xeon Gold 6346 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4672 | $2708-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4672 | $2195-53% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.9 | 17.2+118% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2021 |
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