Xeon E7-8895 v2 vs Xeon W-3365
Xeon E7-8895 v2
Xeon W-3365
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8895 v2
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3365
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | Xeon W-3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,499) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | Xeon W-3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+5269%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,499) |
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 W-3365
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 W-3365
The Xeon W-3365 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-07-29. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 57,312 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7-8895 v2 packs 15 cores / 30 threads, while the Xeon W-3365 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon W-3365 has 17 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3365 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3365 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon W-3365 is built on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7-8895 v2 scores 57,165 against the Xeon W-3365's 57,312 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon W-3365. L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3365.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | Xeon W-3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 15 / 30 | 32 / 64+113% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+4% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB | 48 MB (total)+28% |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm-55% |
| Architecture | — | Ice Lake-W (2021) |
| PassMark | 57,165 | 57,312 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,960 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 16,817 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7-8895 v2 uses the FCLGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-3365 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon W-3365 — the Xeon E7-8895 v2 supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3365 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 1536 — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E7-8895 v2) vs 8 (Xeon W-3365). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E7-8895 v2) vs 64 (Xeon W-3365) — the Xeon W-3365 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C602-J (Xeon E7-8895 v2) and Intel C621A (Xeon W-3365).
| Feature | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | Xeon W-3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCLGA2011 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+39900% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 | 4096 GB+279620167% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 8+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | 64+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-3365 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E7-8895 v2) vs true (Xeon W-3365). Direct competitor: Xeon E7-8895 v2 rivals AMD Opteron 6386 SE; Xeon W-3365 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | Xeon W-3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E7-8895 v2 launched at $6841 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3365 debuted at $3499. At current prices ($65 vs $3499), the Xeon E7-8895 v2 is $3434 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7-8895 v2 delivers 879.5 pts/$ vs 16.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3365 — making the Xeon E7-8895 v2 the 192.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8895 v2 | Xeon W-3365 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6841 | $3499-49% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-98% | $3499 |
| Performance per Dollar | 879.5+5263% | 16.4 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2021 |
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