i7-11700F vs Xeon E7-4890 v2

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E7-4890 v2
2014
15 cores / 30 threads, 155 Watt
19.48
+47.5%
Core i7-11700F
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
13.21

Xeon E7-4890 v2 outperforms Core i7-11700F by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-11700F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking294572
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency11.8919.23
Architecture codenameno dataRocket Lake (2021)
Release date1 January 2014 (10 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-11700F 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads3016
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cacheno data256K (per core)
L3 cache37.5 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature77 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-11700F 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
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)155 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-11700F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-11700F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection-+
SGXno data-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-11700F 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 i7-11700F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size1.5 TB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85 GB/s50 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-11700F.

PCIe version3.04.0
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 19.48
+47.5%
i7-11700F 13.21

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
+47.5%
i7-11700F 20980

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.48 13.21
Recency 1 January 2014 16 March 2021
Physical cores 15 8
Threads 30 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 155 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E7-4890 v2 has a 47.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 87.5% more physical cores and 87.5% more threads.

i7-11700F, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 138.5% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E7-4890 v2 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-11700F in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E7-4890 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-11700F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i7-11700F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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