Xeon W-2295 vs Xeon E7-4890 v2
Xeon W-2295
Xeon E7-4890 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2295
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4890 v2
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2295 | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2295 | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) | ✅ 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 W-2295 and Xeon E7-4890 v2
Xeon W-2295
The Xeon W-2295 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,986 points. Launch price was $800.
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 W-2295 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Xeon E7-4890 v2 offers 15 cores / 30 threads — the Xeon W-2295 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2295 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 — a 34.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2295 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2295 scores 30,986 against the Xeon E7-4890 v2's 30,946 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon W-2295. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,703 vs 730, a 80% lead for the Xeon W-2295 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,863 vs 5,500 (80.2% advantage for the Xeon W-2295). L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon W-2295 vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4890 v2.
| Feature | Xeon W-2295 | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+20% | 15 / 30 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+41% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+7% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB | 37.5 MB+52% |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| PassMark | 30,986 | 30,946 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 6,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,703+133% | 730 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,863+134% | 5,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2295 uses the LGA2066 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 W-2295 versus DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E7-4890 v2 — the Xeon W-2295 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. Both feature 4-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-2295) vs 32 (Xeon E7-4890 v2) — the Xeon W-2295 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C422 (Xeon W-2295) and C602 (Xeon E7-4890 v2).
| Feature | Xeon W-2295 | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+50% | 32 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-2295 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2295) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E7-4890 v2). Primary use case: Xeon W-2295 targets Workstation, Xeon E7-4890 v2 targets Enterprise Server (Legacy). Direct competitor: Xeon E7-4890 v2 rivals Xeon E5-2697 v2.
| Feature | Xeon W-2295 | Xeon E7-4890 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Workstation | Enterprise Server (Legacy) |
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