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Intel® Xeon™ E7-8890 v3

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 is a server processor released on April 1, 2015, built on the Haswell architecture using a 22 nm process. It has 18 cores and 36 threads, a base clock of 2.50 GHz, a maximum boost of 3.30 GHz, 45 MB of L3 cache, a 165 W TDP and the FCLGA2011 socket.

Cores
18
Threads
36
Boost Clock
3.3 GHz
Base Clock
2.5 GHz
Architecture
Haswell
Socket
FCLGA2011
TDP
165 W
L3 Cache
45 MB
Core layout
PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
18 Performance 36 Threads
Notable capabilities:AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions)AMXAVX-512Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Best for

Server / professional infrastructure

Overview

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 is a server processor with 18 cores and 36 threads, built on the Haswell architecture. It launched in Apr 2015. Clocks run from 2.5 GHz base to 3.3 GHz boost. A 45-MB L3 cache backs the cores (2.8 MB per core). It addresses DDR4, DDR3 memory up to 1536 GB across 4 channels. The chip drops into the FCLGA2011 socket and exposes PCIe 3.0 (32 lanes). Rated TDP is 165 W. Notable platform capabilities: AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions), AMX, AVX-512, Extended Page Tables (EPT).

Core Configuration

Cores
18
Threads
36
Threads per Core
2
Base Clock
2.5 GHz
Boost Clock
3.3 GHz

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 has 18 physical cores and runs 36 logical threads. It runs 2 threads per core. It runs at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosts up to 3.30 GHz.

Architecture & Generation

Manufacturer
Intel
Family
Xeon E7
Segment
Server
Generation
Intel Xeon Processor E7 v3 Family
Architecture
Haswell
Codename
Haswell
Lithography
22 nm
Release Date
Apr 2015

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 is a server processor, belongs to the Intel Xeon E7 family, uses the Haswell architecture, carries the codename Haswell and is manufactured on a 22 nm process. It launched in Apr 2015.

Cache

L2 Cache (Total)
4.5 MB
L3 Cache
45 MB
Cache per Core
2.8 MB
Total Cache
49.5 MB

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 has 4.50 MB of L2 cache and 45 MB of L3 cache. That adds up to about 49.5 MB of cache, or 2.75 MB per core. Feex has no recorded L1 cache size for this processor.

Cache Hierarchy

L2L3
L2 4.5 MBL3 45 MB

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 has a 2-level cache hierarchy: L2 at 4.5 MB and L3 at 45 MB. L3 is the largest level and makes up about 91% of the cache listed here.

Memory Support

Max Memory
1.5 TB
Memory Channels
4
Memory Bandwidth
59.7 GB/s
Memory Types
DDR4, DDR3
DDR5 Support
No
DDR4 Support
Yes
LPDDR Support
No
Max Memory Speed
1,866

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 supports DDR4, DDR3 memory, addresses up to 1,536 GB of memory, uses 4 memory channels, runs memory at up to 1,866 MT/s and delivers up to 59.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It does not support DDR5 and LPDDR memory.

Graphics

Integrated Graphics
No

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 does not include integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required for display output.

Platform & Compatibility

Socket
FCLGA2011
PCIe Generation
3.0
PCIe Lanes
32

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 uses the FCLGA2011 socket, supports PCI Express 3.0 and provides up to 32 PCIe lanes.

Power & Thermals

TDP
165 W

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 has a rated TDP of 165 W.

Platform Capabilities

Instruction sets, security, virtualization, AI acceleration and OS readiness. Features are listed as supported, explicitly not supported, or not recorded; a feature that is not recorded is not the same as unsupported.

Instruction Sets

6 supported
Supported
AMXAVX-512AVX2AVXAVX-VNNI64-bit (x86-64)
Not recorded
AES-NICETCET-IBTCET-SSFMAFMA3

Security and Reliability

5 supported
Supported
Execute Disable (NX)Hardware RNGOS GuardSGXTrusted Execution
Not recorded
AES-NIControl-flow Enforcement (CET)Boot GuardHardware ShieldOS Guard (SMAP)SMAP

Virtualization

3 supported
Supported
Extended Page Tables (EPT)VT-d (DMA Remapping)VT-x (Hardware Virtualization)
Not recorded
VT-x with EPTIOMMUSecond-Level Address TranslationUnrestricted Guest

AI Acceleration

2 supported
Supported
AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions)Deep Learning Boost

OS Compatibility

0 supported
Not supported
Windows 11 eligible

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 supports AMX, AVX-512, AVX2, AVX, AVX-VNNI and 64-bit (x86-64) among its instruction set features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, CET, CET-IBT, CET-SS, FMA and FMA3, which is different from being unsupported.

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 supports Execute Disable (NX), Hardware RNG, OS Guard, SGX and Trusted Execution among its security features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, Control-flow Enforcement (CET), Boot Guard, Hardware Shield, OS Guard (SMAP) and SMAP, which is different from being unsupported.

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 supports Extended Page Tables (EPT), VT-d (DMA Remapping) and VT-x (Hardware Virtualization) among its virtualization features. Feex has no record for VT-x with EPT, IOMMU, Second-Level Address Translation and Unrestricted Guest, which is different from being unsupported.

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 supports AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions) and Deep Learning Boost among its AI acceleration features.

Feex records these as not true for the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3: Windows 11 eligible.

Physical & Manufacturing

Launch Price
$7,174

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It launched at a price of $7,174.

Naming & Aliases

Display Name
Intel® Xeon™ E7-8890 v3
Model Number
E7-8890V3
Product line brand
Xeon

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 is also identified by the model number E7-8890V3.

Real-world compute in the Feex fleet

No Feex fleet machines with the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 have reported compute telemetry yet, so real-world compute for this processor is not recorded.

How fleet compute is measured · Fleet compute leaderboard · JSON

Data Coverage

Feex has recorded 42% of the specifications it tracks for the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3. Values Feex does not hold are shown as "Not recorded" rather than estimated.

Not recorded: Core Configuration: Performance Cores, Efficiency Cores, Hybrid Architecture, All-Core Boost and Unlocked Multiplier. Architecture & Generation: ISA Family and Market Status. Cache: L1 Cache (Total), L2 Cache (per Core) and L4 Cache. Memory Support: ECC Memory. Platform & Compatibility: Package and Package Size. Power & Thermals: Base Power, Maximum Turbo Power, Configurable TDP (Min), Configurable TDP (Max), Max Junction Temperature and Tcase. Physical & Manufacturing: Transistor Count, Die Size, Die Count and Foundry. Naming & Aliases: Normalized Name, SKU, Processor Number and Part Number. Performance: single-core and multi-core ratings and all computed performance metrics.

Common questions

How many cores and threads does the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 have?

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 has 18 cores and 36 threads.

What architecture does the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 use?

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 is built on the Haswell architecture.

Does the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 have integrated graphics?

No. The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 does not include integrated graphics.

What socket does the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 use?

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 uses the FCLGA2011 socket.

What memory does the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 support?

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 supports DDR4, DDR3 up to 1536 GB across 4 channels.

How fast does the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 run?

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 can boost up to 3.3 GHz, with a 2.5 GHz base clock.

What is the TDP of the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3?

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 has a TDP of 165 W.

What advanced capabilities does the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 support?

Notable platform capabilities reported for the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 include AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions), AMX, AVX-512, Extended Page Tables (EPT).

What is the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 best for?

Based on its specifications, the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 is well suited for Server / professional infrastructure.

How much cache does the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 have?

The Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 has 4608 KB of L2 cache and 45 MB of L3 cache.