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Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 @ 2.50GHz

Explore Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 @ 2.50GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
7.6/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

[Quad CPU] Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 @ 2.50GHz is a Server processor with 18 cores and 36 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 51476 and a single-thread rating of 1634. Its stated TDP is 165 W.

CPU Mark51,476
2 samples
Single Thread1,634
Overall rank#0
Reference price$28,696.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.6Very good

[Quad CPU] Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 @ 2.50GHz is a Server processor with 18 cores and 36 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 51476 and a single-thread rating of 1634. Its stated TDP is 165 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 @ 2.50GHz is a Server released in 2018. Recorded specifications include 18 cores and 36 threads, up to 3.30 GHz turbo, a 165 W reference TDP, a 51,476 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 51,476 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,634 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA2011-1. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR4-1333. The 165 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 @ 2.50GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 18 cores and 36 threads, up to 3.30 GHz turbo, a 165 W reference TDP, a 51,476 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 @ 2.50GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 @ 2.50GHz?

Start with LGA2011-1 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 @ 2.50GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 165 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Xeon Gold 6418HIntel51,711 points
02Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 @ 2.50GHzThis CPU51,476 points
03Intel Xeon 6724PIntel51,345 points
04AMD EPYC 7502PAMD51,128 points
05AMD EPYC 7502AMD51,121 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon 6724PIntel3,279 points
02Intel Xeon Gold 6418HIntel2,741 points
03AMD EPYC 7502AMD2,050 points
04AMD EPYC 7502PAMD2,040 points
05Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 @ 2.50GHzThis CPU1,634 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 @ 2.50GHzThis CPU312.0 Mark/W
02AMD EPYC 7502PAMD284.0 Mark/W
03AMD EPYC 7502AMD284.0 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon Gold 6418HIntel279.5 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon 6724PIntel244.5 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
1,394,001.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
24,586.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
86,110.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
333.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
161,740.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
317,031.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
4,218.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
182,572.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2018
SocketLGA2011-1
Cores / threads18 / 36
Base clock2.50 GHz
Max turbo3.30 GHz
TDP165 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4 / DDR3
Official speedDDR4-1333 / DDR3-1066
Maximum capacity5120 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I18 x 32 KB
L1D18 x 32 KB
L218 x 256 KB
L345 MB