Core i7-12700K vs Xeon E7-4890 v2

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E7-4890 v2
2014
15 cores / 30 threads, 155 Watt
20.01
Core i7-12700K
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
22.39
+11.9%

Core i7-12700K outperforms Xeon E7-4890 v2 by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-12700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking253208
Place by popularitynot in top-10093
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.8761.39
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Architecture codenameno dataAlder Lake-S (2022)
Release date1 January 2014 (10 years ago)4 November 2021 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$409
Current price$2863 $342 (0.8x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-12700K has 1486% better value for money than Xeon E7-4890 v2.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-12700K 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 cores15 (Pentadeca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads3020
Base clock speed2.8 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz5 GHz
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cacheno data1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache37.5 MB25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data215.25 mm220.5 mm × 10.5 mm
Maximum core temperature77 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-12700K 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 configuration41
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)155 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-12700K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMAno data+
AVXno data+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-no data
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPPno data+
PAE46 Bitno data
Instruction Replay-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-12700K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-12700K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-12700K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size1.5 TB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-12700K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-12700K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-12700K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-12700K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes3220

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.

Xeon E7-4890 v2 20.01
i7-12700K 22.39
+11.9%

Core i7-12700K outperforms Xeon E7-4890 v2 by 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Xeon E7-4890 v2 30946
i7-12700K 34626
+11.9%

Core i7-12700K outperforms Xeon E7-4890 v2 by 12% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.01 22.39
Recency 1 January 2014 4 November 2021
Physical cores 15 12
Threads 30 20
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 155 Watt 125 Watt

The Core i7-12700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E7-4890 v2 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E7-4890 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-12700K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-12700K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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