Xeon E7-8895 v2 vs EPYC 9135
Xeon E7-8895 v2
EPYC 9135
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8895 v2
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9135
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | EPYC 9135 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($95) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | EPYC 9135 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+45%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($95) |
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 EPYC 9135
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.
EPYC 9135
The EPYC 9135 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.65 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 57,808 points. Launch price was $1,214.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7-8895 v2 packs 15 cores / 30 threads, while the EPYC 9135 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 9135 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 versus 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9135 — a 17.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 9135 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.65 GHz). The EPYC 9135 is built on the Turin (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7-8895 v2 scores 57,165 against the EPYC 9135's 57,808 — a 1.1% lead for the EPYC 9135. L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9135.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | EPYC 9135 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 15 / 30 | 16 / 32+7% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.3 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.65 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB | 64 MB (total)+71% |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 4 nm-82% |
| Architecture | — | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 57,165 | 57,808+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7-8895 v2 uses the FCLGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 9135 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 versus 6000 on the EPYC 9135 — the EPYC 9135 supports 115.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9135 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 1536 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E7-8895 v2) vs 12 (EPYC 9135). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E7-8895 v2) vs 128 (EPYC 9135) — the EPYC 9135 offers 88 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C602-J (Xeon E7-8895 v2) and SP5 (EPYC 9135).
| Feature | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | EPYC 9135 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCLGA2011 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600 | 6000+275% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 | 6144+300% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 12+200% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | 128+220% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 9135 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon E7-8895 v2 rivals AMD Opteron 6386 SE; EPYC 9135 rivals Xeon Platinum 8558P.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | EPYC 9135 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E7-8895 v2 launched at $6841 MSRP, while the EPYC 9135 debuted at $1214. At current prices ($65 vs $95), the Xeon E7-8895 v2 is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7-8895 v2 delivers 879.5 pts/$ vs 608.5 pts/$ for the EPYC 9135 — making the Xeon E7-8895 v2 the 36.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | EPYC 9135 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6841 | $1214-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-32% | $95 |
| Performance per Dollar | 879.5+45% | 608.5 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2024 |
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