Xeon w5-2455X vs Xeon E7-8867 v3
Xeon w5-2455X
Xeon E7-8867 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w5-2455X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8867 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w5-2455X | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,049) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,672) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EX (2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w5-2455X | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+348%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,049) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,672) |
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 w5-2455X and Xeon E7-8867 v3
Xeon w5-2455X
The Xeon w5-2455X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 37,109 points. Launch price was $1,039.
Xeon E7-8867 v3
The Xeon E7-8867 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333/1600/1866, DDR3-1066/1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 36,908 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon w5-2455X packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon E7-8867 v3 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon E7-8867 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon w5-2455X versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E7-8867 v3 — a 32.9% clock advantage for the Xeon w5-2455X (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon w5-2455X uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E7-8867 v3 uses Haswell-EX (2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w5-2455X scores 37,109 against the Xeon E7-8867 v3's 36,908 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon w5-2455X. L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon w5-2455X vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-8867 v3.
| Feature | Xeon w5-2455X | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 32+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+39% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+28% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 45 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Haswell-EX (2015) |
| PassMark | 37,109 | 36,908 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 850 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w5-2455X uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7-8867 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon w5-2455X versus DDR4-1866 on the Xeon E7-8867 v3 — the Xeon w5-2455X supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon w5-2455X supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 1536 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 4-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon w5-2455X) vs 32 (Xeon E7-8867 v3) — the Xeon w5-2455X offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w5-2455X) and C602J (Xeon E7-8867 v3).
| Feature | Xeon w5-2455X | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+119900% | DDR4-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 | 1536 GB+78643100% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+100% | 32 |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon w5-2455X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon w5-2455X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon E7-8867 v3 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon w5-2455X rivals Threadripper 7960X.
| Feature | Xeon w5-2455X | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon w5-2455X launched at $1039 MSRP, while the Xeon E7-8867 v3 debuted at $4672. At current prices ($1049 vs $4672), the Xeon w5-2455X is $3623 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w5-2455X delivers 35.4 pts/$ vs 7.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E7-8867 v3 — making the Xeon w5-2455X the 127% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon w5-2455X | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1039-78% | $4672 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1049-78% | $4672 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.4+348% | 7.9 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2015 |
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