Xeon E7-8891 v3 vs Core i7-11700B

Xeon E7-8891 v3

10 Cores20 Thrd165 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2015

Core i7-11700B

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E7-8891 v3

10 / 20

21,615

+0.2%

21,581

0.0%

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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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8891 v3

#527

Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

229%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

215%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

202%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

198%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

194%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

191%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

191%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

190%

#535

Xeon W-3245M

MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002

180%

#536

Xeon W-3265M

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500

178%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

121%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

119%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

116%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

100%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11700B

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

104%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

100%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

99%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

98%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-11700B (2021) utilizes 10 nm SuperFin technology and Up to 3200 MT/s, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E7-8891 v3	Core i7-11700B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($418)	✅ More affordable ($311)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EX (2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7-8891 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1333/1600/1866, DDR3-1066/1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E7-8891 v3	Core i7-11700B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+34%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($418)	✅ More affordable ($311)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon E7-8891 v3 Benchmark Check

Core i7-11700B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E7-8891 v3 and Core i7-11700B

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 i7-11700B

The Core i7-11700B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: Up to 3200 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 21,581 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E7-8891 v3 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i7-11700B offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E7-8891 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E7-8891 v3 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-11700B — a 31.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700B (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E7-8891 v3 uses the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-11700B uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon E7-8891 v3 scores 21,615 against the Core i7-11700B's 21,581 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E7-8891 v3. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 900 vs 2,265, a 86.3% lead for the Core i7-11700B that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,500 vs 10,050 (5.6% advantage for the Core i7-11700B). L3 cache: 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-8891 v3 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700B.

Feature	Xeon E7-8891 v3	Core i7-11700B
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.8 GHz+37%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.2 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	45 MB (total)+88%	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	22 nm	10 nm SuperFin-55%
Architecture	Haswell-EX (2015)	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	21,615	21,581
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	10,287
Geekbench 6 Single	900	2,265+152%
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,500	10,050+6%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E7-8891 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-11700B uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-1866 memory speed. The Xeon E7-8891 v3 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E7-8891 v3) vs 2 (Core i7-11700B). PCIe lanes: 32 (Xeon E7-8891 v3) vs 20 (Core i7-11700B) — the Xeon E7-8891 v3 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C602J (Xeon E7-8891 v3) and HM570,QM580,WM590 (Core i7-11700B).

Feature	Xeon E7-8891 v3	Core i7-11700B
Socket	LGA2011	FCBGA1787
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-1866	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	1536 GB+1100%	128 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	32+60%	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-11700B supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon E7-8891 v3) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11700B). The Core i7-11700B includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 750), while the Xeon E7-8891 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11700B targets Desktop.

Feature	Xeon E7-8891 v3	Core i7-11700B
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel UHD Graphics 750
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	Yes	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E7-8891 v3 launched at $6841 MSRP, while the Core i7-11700B debuted at $323. At current prices ($418 vs $311), the Core i7-11700B is $107 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7-8891 v3 delivers 51.7 pts/$ vs 69.4 pts/$ for the Core i7-11700B — making the Core i7-11700B the 29.2% better value option.