Xeon E7-8891 v3 vs Ryzen 5 8500G

Xeon E7-8891 v3

10 Cores20 Thrd165 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2015

Ryzen 5 8500G

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 5 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E7-8891 v3

10 / 20

21,615

+0.6%

21,481

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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.

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 Ryzen 5 8500G

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

119%

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

111%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

109%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

104%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

100%

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

91%

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 8500G (2024) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E7-8891 v3	Ryzen 5 8500G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($418)	✅ More affordable ($150)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EX (2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm)

💎 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	Ryzen 5 8500G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+177%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($418)	✅ More affordable ($150)

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

Ryzen 5 8500G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E7-8891 v3 and Ryzen 5 8500G

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.

Ryzen 5 8500G

The Ryzen 5 8500G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,481 points. Launch price was $229.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E7-8891 v3 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8500G 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 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8500G — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8500G (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E7-8891 v3 uses the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8500G uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E7-8891 v3 scores 21,615 against the Ryzen 5 8500G's 21,481 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E7-8891 v3. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 900 vs 2,500, a 94.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 8500G that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,500 vs 10,000 (5.1% advantage for the Ryzen 5 8500G). L3 cache: 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-8891 v3 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8500G.

Feature	Xeon E7-8891 v3	Ryzen 5 8500G
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	5 GHz+43%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.5 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	45 MB (total)+181%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	22 nm	4 nm-82%
Architecture	Haswell-EX (2015)	Phoenix2 (2024)
PassMark	21,615	21,481
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,310
Geekbench 6 Single	900	2,500+178%
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,500	10,000+5%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E7-8891 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 8500G uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-1866 on the Xeon E7-8891 v3 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 8500G — the Ryzen 5 8500G supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E7-8891 v3 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E7-8891 v3) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 8500G). PCIe lanes: 32 (Xeon E7-8891 v3) vs 14 (Ryzen 5 8500G) — the Xeon E7-8891 v3 offers 18 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C602J (Xeon E7-8891 v3) and A620,B650,B650E,X670,X670E,B840,B850,X870,X870E (Ryzen 5 8500G).

Feature	Xeon E7-8891 v3	Ryzen 5 8500G
Socket	LGA2011	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-1866	DDR5-5200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	1536 GB+500%	256 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	32+129%	14

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon E7-8891 v3) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 8500G). The Ryzen 5 8500G includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Xeon E7-8891 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8500G targets General Use. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8500G rivals Core i5-13400.

Feature	Xeon E7-8891 v3	Ryzen 5 8500G
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon 740M
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	Yes	AMD-V
Target Use	—	General Use

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E7-8891 v3 launched at $6841 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 8500G debuted at $179. At current prices ($418 vs $150), the Ryzen 5 8500G is $268 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7-8891 v3 delivers 51.7 pts/$ vs 143.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 8500G — making the Ryzen 5 8500G the 93.9% better value option.