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Xeon Silver 4514Y
Xeon E7-4890 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4514Y
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4890 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4514Y | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4514Y | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Silver 4514Y and Xeon E7-4890 v2
Xeon Silver 4514Y
The Xeon Silver 4514Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 30,621 points. Launch price was $780.
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 Silver 4514Y packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon E7-4890 v2 offers 15 cores / 30 threads — the Xeon Silver 4514Y has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4514Y versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4514Y is built on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4514Y scores 30,621 against the Xeon E7-4890 v2's 30,946 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E7-4890 v2. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,000 vs 6,500 (108.8% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4514Y). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,100 vs 730, a 96.8% lead for the Xeon Silver 4514Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,000 vs 5,500 (87.2% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4514Y). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4514Y vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4890 v2.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4514Y | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+7% | 15 / 30 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total) | 37.5 MB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | — |
| PassMark | 30,621 | 30,946+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,000+238% | 6,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,100+188% | 730 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,000+155% | 5,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4514Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7-4890 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4400 on the Xeon Silver 4514Y versus DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 — the Xeon Silver 4514Y supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4514Y supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 1536 GB — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Silver 4514Y) vs 4 (Xeon E7-4890 v2). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Silver 4514Y) vs 32 (Xeon E7-4890 v2) — the Xeon Silver 4514Y offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Silver 4514Y) and C602 (Xeon E7-4890 v2).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4514Y | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4400+67% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+167% | 1536 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+100% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+150% | 32 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Silver 4514Y supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Silver 4514Y targets Mainstream Server / Virtualization, Xeon E7-4890 v2 targets Enterprise Server (Legacy). Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4514Y rivals EPYC 8212; Xeon E7-4890 v2 rivals Xeon E5-2697 v2.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4514Y | 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 | Mainstream Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Server (Legacy) |
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