Xeon E7-8891 v3 vs Core 5 120
Xeon E7-8891 v3
Core 5 120
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8891 v3
Performance Per Dollar Core 5 120
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-8891 v3 | Core 5 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($418) | ✅ More affordable ($340) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EX (2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-8891 v3 | Core 5 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+23%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($418) | ✅ More affordable ($340) |
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 E7-8891 v3 and Core 5 120
Xeon E7-8891 v3
The Xeon E7-8891 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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: 21,615 points. Launch price was $800.
Core 5 120
The Core 5 120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 July 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,629 points. Launch price was $211.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7-8891 v3 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core 5 120 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E7-8891 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E7-8891 v3 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core 5 120 — a 25% clock advantage for the Core 5 120 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon E7-8891 v3 uses the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 5 120 uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E7-8891 v3 scores 21,615 against the Core 5 120's 21,629 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 5 120. L3 cache: 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-8891 v3 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core 5 120.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8891 v3 | Core 5 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz+29% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+12% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 45 MB (total)+150% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm-55% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EX (2015) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 21,615 | 21,629 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,500 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7-8891 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 5 120 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8891 v3 | Core 5 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 32 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon E7-8891 v3) / not specified (Core 5 120).
| Feature | Xeon E7-8891 v3 | Core 5 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E7-8891 v3 launched at $6841 MSRP, while the Core 5 120 debuted at $340. At current prices ($418 vs $340), the Core 5 120 is $78 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7-8891 v3 delivers 51.7 pts/$ vs 63.6 pts/$ for the Core 5 120 — making the Core 5 120 the 20.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8891 v3 | Core 5 120 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6841 | $340-95% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $418 | $340-19% |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.7 | 63.6+23% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2025 |
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