CPU
GPU
Xeon E7-8890 v4
Core 2 Duo T7250
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 Core 2 Duo T7250 is on rank 20, so the Core 2 Duo T7250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8890 v4
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T7250
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-8890 v4 | Core 2 Duo T7250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-8890 v4 | Core 2 Duo T7250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core 2 Duo T7250
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.
Core 2 Duo T7250
The Core 2 Duo T7250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,073 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7-8890 v4 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T7250 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 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7250 — a 51.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E7-8890 v4 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E7-8890 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T7250 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E7-8890 v4 scores 2,054 against the Core 2 Duo T7250's 2,073 — a 0.9% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7250. L3 cache: 60 MB on the Xeon E7-8890 v4 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7250.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8890 v4 | Core 2 Duo T7250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+1100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+70% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+10% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 60 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,054 | 2,073 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7-8890 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T7250 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8890 v4 | Core 2 Duo T7250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E7-8890 v4) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7250). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7250 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7250 rivals Athlon 64 X2 TK-42.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8890 v4 | Core 2 Duo T7250 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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