Xeon E7-8895 v2 vs Core Ultra 9 285
Xeon E7-8895 v2
Core Ultra 9 285
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8895 v2
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 9 285
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($550) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+742%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($550) |
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 E7-8895 v2 and Core Ultra 9 285
Xeon E7-8895 v2
The Xeon E7-8895 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2014-02-01. It features 15 cores and 30 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 57,165 points. Launch price was $6,841.
Core Ultra 9 285
The Core Ultra 9 285 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2025 (recentemente). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.5 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 57,442 points. Launch price was $579.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7-8895 v2 packs 15 cores / 30 threads, while the Core Ultra 9 285 offers 24 cores / 24 threads — the Core Ultra 9 285 has 9 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 versus 5.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 285 — a 41.8% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 9 285 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core Ultra 9 285 is built on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7-8895 v2 scores 57,165 against the Core Ultra 9 285's 57,442 — a 0.5% lead for the Core Ultra 9 285. L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 vs 36 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 285.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 15 / 30 | 24 / 24+60% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 5.5 GHz+53% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+12% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB+4% | 36 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 3 MB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 3 nm-86% |
| Architecture | — | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 57,165 | 57,442 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 40,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 3,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 20,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7-8895 v2 uses the FCLGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 9 285 uses LGA1851 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 versus DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 9 285 — the Xeon E7-8895 v2 supports 198.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E7-8895 v2 supports up to 1536 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E7-8895 v2) vs 2 (Core Ultra 9 285). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E7-8895 v2) vs 24 (Core Ultra 9 285) — the Xeon E7-8895 v2 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C602-J (Xeon E7-8895 v2) and Intel 800 Series (Core Ultra 9 285).
| Feature | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCLGA2011 | LGA1851 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+31900% | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 | 192 GB+13107100% |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40+67% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E7-8895 v2) vs Yes (Core Ultra 9 285). The Core Ultra 9 285 includes integrated graphics (Arc Graphics), while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 9 285 targets High-End Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon E7-8895 v2 rivals AMD Opteron 6386 SE.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Arc Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | Yes |
| Target Use | — | High-End Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E7-8895 v2 launched at $6841 MSRP, while the Core Ultra 9 285 debuted at $589. At current prices ($65 vs $550), the Xeon E7-8895 v2 is $485 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7-8895 v2 delivers 879.5 pts/$ vs 104.4 pts/$ for the Core Ultra 9 285 — making the Xeon E7-8895 v2 the 157.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6841 | $589-91% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-88% | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 879.5+742% | 104.4 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2025 |
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