Xeon Gold 6423N vs Xeon E7-8895 v2
Xeon Gold 6423N
Xeon E7-8895 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6423N
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8895 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6423N | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,161) | ✅ More affordable ($65) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6423N | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3209%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,161) | ✅ More affordable ($65) |
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 Gold 6423N and Xeon E7-8895 v2
Xeon Gold 6423N
The Xeon Gold 6423N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2023-07-01. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 52.5 MB. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 195 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 57,434 points. Launch price was $2,161.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6423N packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 offers 15 cores / 30 threads — the Xeon Gold 6423N has 13 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6423N versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6423N scores 57,434 against the Xeon E7-8895 v2's 57,165 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6423N. L3 cache: 52.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6423N vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-8895 v2.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6423N | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+87% | 15 / 30 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | 52.5 MB+40% | 37.5 MB |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| PassMark | 57,434 | 57,165 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6423N uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 uses FCLGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Gold 6423N versus 1600 on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 — the Xeon Gold 6423N supports 100% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6423N supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1536 — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6423N) vs 4 (Xeon E7-8895 v2). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 6423N) vs 40 (Xeon E7-8895 v2) — the Xeon Gold 6423N offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6423N) and C602-J (Xeon E7-8895 v2).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6423N | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | FCLGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+200% | 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096+167% | 1536 |
| RAM Channels | 8+100% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+100% | 40 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6423N supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6423N rivals EPYC 9354; Xeon E7-8895 v2 rivals AMD Opteron 6386 SE.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6423N | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6423N launched at $2161 MSRP, while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 debuted at $6841. At current prices ($2161 vs $65), the Xeon E7-8895 v2 is $2096 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6423N delivers 26.6 pts/$ vs 879.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E7-8895 v2 — making the Xeon E7-8895 v2 the 188.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6423N | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2161-68% | $6841 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2161 | $65-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.6 | 879.5+3206% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2014 |
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