Xeon E7-8895 v2 vs Xeon Gold 5420+
Xeon E7-8895 v2
Xeon Gold 5420+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8895 v2
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5420+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | Xeon Gold 5420+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,848) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | Xeon Gold 5420+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2692%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,848) |
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 Xeon Gold 5420+
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.
Xeon Gold 5420+
The Xeon Gold 5420+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 52.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 58,209 points. Launch price was $1,848.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7-8895 v2 packs 15 cores / 30 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5420+ offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Gold 5420+ has 13 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5420+ — a 13% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5420+ (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5420+ is built on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7-8895 v2 scores 57,165 against the Xeon Gold 5420+'s 58,209 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 5420+. L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 vs 52.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5420+.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | Xeon Gold 5420+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 15 / 30 | 28 / 56+87% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.1 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB | 52.5 MB+40% |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm-55% |
| Architecture | — | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 57,165 | 58,209+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7-8895 v2 uses the FCLGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 5420+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 versus 4800 on the Xeon Gold 5420+ — the Xeon Gold 5420+ supports 100% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5420+ supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1536 — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E7-8895 v2) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 5420+). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E7-8895 v2) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 5420+) — the Xeon Gold 5420+ offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C602-J (Xeon E7-8895 v2) and C741 (Xeon Gold 5420+).
| Feature | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | Xeon Gold 5420+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCLGA2011 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600 | 4800+200% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 | 4096+167% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 8+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | 80+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 5420+ 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; Xeon Gold 5420+ rivals EPYC 9354.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | Xeon Gold 5420+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon Gold 5420+ debuted at $1848. At current prices ($65 vs $1848), the Xeon E7-8895 v2 is $1783 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7-8895 v2 delivers 879.5 pts/$ vs 31.5 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 5420+ — making the Xeon E7-8895 v2 the 186.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | Xeon Gold 5420+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6841 | $1848-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-96% | $1848 |
| Performance per Dollar | 879.5+2692% | 31.5 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2023 |
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