Xeon E7-8891 v3 vs i7-4770K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4770K
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 84 Watt
4.49
Xeon E7-8891 v3
2015
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
13.61
+203%

Xeon E7-8891 v3 outperforms Core i7-4770K by a whopping 203% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4770K and Xeon E7-8891 v3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1326552
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.64no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency5.067.80
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Haswell-EX (2015)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)1 June 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$399no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4770K and Xeon E7-8891 v3 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads820
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s9.6 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)45 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size177 mm2160 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C79 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4770K and Xeon E7-8891 v3 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA2011
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4770K and Xeon E7-8891 v3. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
PAEno data46 Bit
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4770K and Xeon E7-8891 v3 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4770K and Xeon E7-8891 v3 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4770K and Xeon E7-8891 v3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-1333/1600/1866, DDR3-1066/1333/1600
Maximum memory size32 GB1.5 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s85 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4770K and Xeon E7-8891 v3 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4770K and Xeon E7-8891 v3 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4770K and Xeon E7-8891 v3 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4770K and Xeon E7-8891 v3.

PCIe versionUp to 3.03.0
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.

i7-4770K 4.49
Xeon E7-8891 v3 13.61
+203%

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.

i7-4770K 7129
Xeon E7-8891 v3 21615
+203%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.49 13.61
Recency 2 June 2013 1 June 2015
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 8 20
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 165 Watt

i7-4770K has 96.4% lower power consumption.

Xeon E7-8891 v3, on the other hand, has a 203.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 150% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

The Xeon E7-8891 v3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4770K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-4770K is a desktop processor while Xeon E7-8891 v3 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4770K and Xeon E7-8891 v3, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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