Xeon E7-8891 v3 vs Xeon Gold 6130T

Xeon E7-8891 v3

10 Cores20 Thrd165 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2015

Xeon Gold 6130T

16 Cores32 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E7-8891 v3

10 / 20

21,615

0.0%

21,804

+0.9%

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 Xeon Gold 6130T

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

124%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

123%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

112%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

112%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

108%

#28

Xeon Gold 6130T

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

86%

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 Xeon Gold 6130T (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E7-8891 v3	Xeon Gold 6130T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($418)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EX (2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 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	Xeon Gold 6130T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($418)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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

Xeon Gold 6130T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E7-8891 v3 and Xeon Gold 6130T

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.

Xeon Gold 6130T

The Xeon Gold 6130T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 21,804 points. Launch price was $1,988.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E7-8891 v3 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6130T offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6130T has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E7-8891 v3 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130T — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6130T (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E7-8891 v3 uses the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6130T uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E7-8891 v3 scores 21,615 against the Xeon Gold 6130T's 21,804 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 6130T. L3 cache: 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-8891 v3 vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130T.

Feature	Xeon E7-8891 v3	Xeon Gold 6130T
Cores / Threads	10 / 20	16 / 32+60%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.7 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+33%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	45 MB (total)+105%	22 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	16 MB+6300%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell-EX (2015)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	21,615	21,804
Geekbench 6 Single	900	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,500	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E7-8891 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6130T uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E7-8891 v3	Xeon Gold 6130T
Socket	LGA2011	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-1866	—
Max RAM Capacity	1536 GB	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	32	—