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Xeon Platinum 8260
Xeon E7-4890 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8260
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4890 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Platinum 8260 and Xeon E7-4890 v2
Xeon Platinum 8260
The Xeon Platinum 8260 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,720 points. Launch price was $4,702.
Xeon E7-4890 v2
The Xeon E7-4890 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 15 cores and 30 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 30,946 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8260 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon E7-4890 v2 offers 15 cores / 30 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8260 has 9 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8260 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 — a 13.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8260 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8260 is built on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8260 scores 30,720 against the Xeon E7-4890 v2's 30,946 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E7-4890 v2. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,500 vs 6,500 (96% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8260). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,190 vs 730, a 47.9% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8260 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,946 vs 5,500 (23.2% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8260). L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8260 vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4890 v2.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+60% | 15 / 30 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+15% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB (total) | 37.5 MB+5% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) | — |
| PassMark | 30,720 | 30,946 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500+185% | 6,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,190+63% | 730 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,946+26% | 5,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8260 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7-4890 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8260 versus DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 — the Xeon Platinum 8260 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E7-4890 v2 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8260) vs 4 (Xeon E7-4890 v2). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8260) vs 32 (Xeon E7-4890 v2) — the Xeon Platinum 8260 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Platinum 8260) and C602 (Xeon E7-4890 v2).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933+33% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | 1536 GB+50% |
| RAM Channels | 6+50% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+50% | 32 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8260 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8260 targets Server / Workstation, Xeon E7-4890 v2 targets Enterprise Server (Legacy). Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8260 rivals Xeon Gold 6248R; Xeon E7-4890 v2 rivals Xeon E5-2697 v2.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Server / Workstation | Enterprise Server (Legacy) |
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