Xeon E7-8890 v4 vs Phenom II X4 830
Xeon E7-8890 v4
Phenom II X4 830
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Phenom II X4 830 is on rank 307, so the Phenom II X4 830 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8890 v4
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 830
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-8890 v4 | Phenom II X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-8890 v4 | Phenom II X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Phenom II X4 830
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.
Phenom II X4 830
The Phenom II X4 830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,072 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7-8890 v4 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Phenom II X4 830 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E7-8890 v4 has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-8890 v4 versus 2.8 GHz on the Phenom II X4 830 — a 19.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E7-8890 v4 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E7-8890 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom II X4 830 uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E7-8890 v4 scores 2,054 against the Phenom II X4 830's 2,072 — a 0.9% lead for the Phenom II X4 830. L3 cache: 60 MB on the Xeon E7-8890 v4 vs 4 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 830.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8890 v4 | Phenom II X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+500% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+21% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 60 MB+1400% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+1100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,054 | 2,072 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7-8890 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X4 830 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8890 v4 | Phenom II X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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