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Staten_Ex
Member
226
10-18-2025, 04:42 PM
#1
Hello, I'm looking to improve my PC with a 2011 socket. I found an E7-2890 v2 CPU labeled as LGA2011, but it hasn't been tested on any trusted benchmark sites like cpubenchmark.net. How can I be sure it's a solid choice?
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Staten_Ex
10-18-2025, 04:42 PM #1

Hello, I'm looking to improve my PC with a 2011 socket. I found an E7-2890 v2 CPU labeled as LGA2011, but it hasn't been tested on any trusted benchmark sites like cpubenchmark.net. How can I be sure it's a solid choice?

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Fatryx
Member
235
10-18-2025, 05:42 PM
#2
It's a server CPU.
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Fatryx
10-18-2025, 05:42 PM #2

It's a server CPU.

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iDoNotEvenLift
Posting Freak
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10-23-2025, 11:18 AM
#3
Discussing PC hardware and performance benchmarks for the Xeon E7 series, specifically focusing on the E7-2860 and E7-2870 models.
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iDoNotEvenLift
10-23-2025, 11:18 AM #3

Discussing PC hardware and performance benchmarks for the Xeon E7 series, specifically focusing on the E7-2860 and E7-2870 models.

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Reign_OF_Pain
Member
165
10-23-2025, 01:55 PM
#4
It's a 15-core, 30-thread Ivy Bridge CPU. That gives you solid performance for tasks requiring many cores, though gaming won't significantly outperform a mid-range Ivy Bridge i7 at lower speeds.
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Reign_OF_Pain
10-23-2025, 01:55 PM #4

It's a 15-core, 30-thread Ivy Bridge CPU. That gives you solid performance for tasks requiring many cores, though gaming won't significantly outperform a mid-range Ivy Bridge i7 at lower speeds.

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jarinos
Junior Member
43
10-23-2025, 05:54 PM
#5
You can estimate CPU performance by observing how workloads behave. Confirm that the E7 fits your target platform. It likely had unique needs compared to the standard E5 series.
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jarinos
10-23-2025, 05:54 PM #5

You can estimate CPU performance by observing how workloads behave. Confirm that the E7 fits your target platform. It likely had unique needs compared to the standard E5 series.

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Lord_Foxtrot
Senior Member
408
10-24-2025, 08:07 AM
#6
I understand completely that my computer is a Z420 workstation, functioning as a server.
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Lord_Foxtrot
10-24-2025, 08:07 AM #6

I understand completely that my computer is a Z420 workstation, functioning as a server.

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thedyl101
Member
221
10-27-2025, 01:35 PM
#7
You meant what features or specifications are needed. I assumed only the physical connection was important.
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thedyl101
10-27-2025, 01:35 PM #7

You meant what features or specifications are needed. I assumed only the physical connection was important.

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ani48abla
Junior Member
37
10-27-2025, 02:25 PM
#8
It wasn't straightforward to grasp because no details were given
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ani48abla
10-27-2025, 02:25 PM #8

It wasn't straightforward to grasp because no details were given

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Llabros
Senior Member
740
10-27-2025, 03:18 PM
#9
I handle both tasks, though my processor only has four cores at the moment—still a notable improvement.
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Llabros
10-27-2025, 03:18 PM #9

I handle both tasks, though my processor only has four cores at the moment—still a notable improvement.

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Kaspolman
Senior Member
434
10-27-2025, 10:09 PM
#10
It's reasonable to think the E7-2890 V2 could outperform the 2850 B, likely achieving a score above 13,000. Also, confirming compatibility with your motherboard is important.
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Kaspolman
10-27-2025, 10:09 PM #10

It's reasonable to think the E7-2890 V2 could outperform the 2850 B, likely achieving a score above 13,000. Also, confirming compatibility with your motherboard is important.

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