Xeon E7-8890 v4 vs Celeron 2955U
Xeon E7-8890 v4
Celeron 2955U
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. The Xeon E7-8890 v4 is positioned at rank 864 and the Celeron 2955U is on rank 427, so the Celeron 2955U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8890 v4
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2955U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-8890 v4 | Celeron 2955U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-8890 v4 | Celeron 2955U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E7-8890 v4 and Celeron 2955U
Xeon E7-8890 v4
The Xeon E7-8890 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,054 points. Launch price was $7,174.
Celeron 2955U
The Celeron 2955U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,069 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7-8890 v4 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Celeron 2955U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E7-8890 v4 has 22 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-8890 v4 versus 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 2955U — a 83.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E7-8890 v4 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Xeon E7-8890 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron 2955U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E7-8890 v4 scores 2,054 against the Celeron 2955U's 2,069 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron 2955U. L3 cache: 60 MB on the Xeon E7-8890 v4 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 2955U.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8890 v4 | Celeron 2955U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+1100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+143% | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+57% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 60 MB+2900% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+2300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,054 | 2,069 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7-8890 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 2955U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8890 v4 | Celeron 2955U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 10 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E7-8890 v4) / VT-x (Celeron 2955U). The Celeron 2955U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 2955U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 2955U rivals Pentium 2117U.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8890 v4 | Celeron 2955U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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