i9-14900HX vs Xeon E7-4890 v2

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E7-4890 v2
2014
15 cores / 30 threads, 155 Watt
19.48
Core i9-14900HX
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
28.70
+47.3%

Core i9-14900HX outperforms Xeon E7-4890 v2 by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i9-14900HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking292159
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataRaptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency11.8349.13
Architecture codenameno dataRaptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)
Release date1 January 2014 (10 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i9-14900HX 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads3032
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s157 MHz
L1 cacheno data80 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data2 MB (per core)
L3 cache37.5 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature77 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i9-14900HX 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
SocketFCLGA2011FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)155 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i9-14900HX. 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++
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i9-14900HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i9-14900HX 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 i9-14900HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size1.5 TB192 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.65 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i9-14900HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i9-14900HX 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 i9-14900HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i9-14900HX.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes3216

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 19.48
i9-14900HX 28.70
+47.3%

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.

Xeon E7-4890 v2 30946
i9-14900HX 45583
+47.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.48 28.70
Recency 1 January 2014 8 January 2024
Physical cores 15 24
Threads 30 32
Power consumption (TDP) 155 Watt 55 Watt

i9-14900HX has a 47.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 60% more physical cores and 6.7% more threads, and 181.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-14900HX 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 i9-14900HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i9-14900HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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