Xeon E7-8890 v4 vs i7-2600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2600K
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.46
+168%
Xeon E7-8890 v4
2016
24 cores / 48 threads, 165 Watt
1.29

Core i7-2600K outperforms Xeon E7-8890 v4 by a whopping 168% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2600K and Xeon E7-8890 v4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15552284
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.470.01
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)Intel Xeon E7
Power efficiency3.450.74
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Broadwell (2015−2019)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)20 June 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$317$7,174

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-2600K has 4600% better value for money than Xeon E7-8890 v4.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2600K and Xeon E7-8890 v4 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads848
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus typeno dataQPI
Bus rate5 GT/s3 × 9.6 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)6 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)60 MB
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °C79 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2600K and Xeon E7-8890 v4 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration18 (Multiprocessor)
SocketLGA1155FCLGA2011
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2600K and Xeon E7-8890 v4. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology+2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data46 Bit
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-2600K and Xeon E7-8890 v4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2600K and Xeon E7-8890 v4 are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2600K and Xeon E7-8890 v4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
Maximum memory size32 GB3 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s85 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2600K and Xeon E7-8890 v4 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2600K and Xeon E7-8890 v4.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes1632

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-2600K 3.46
+168%
Xeon E7-8890 v4 1.29

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-2600K 5492
+167%
Xeon E7-8890 v4 2054

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.46 1.29
Recency 9 January 2011 20 June 2016
Physical cores 4 24
Threads 8 48
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 165 Watt

i7-2600K has a 168.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 73.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon E7-8890 v4, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-2600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E7-8890 v4 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-2600K is a desktop processor while Xeon E7-8890 v4 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2600K and Xeon E7-8890 v4, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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