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Staten_Ex
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226

10-18-2025, 04:42 PM

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?

Staten_Ex

10-18-2025, 04:42 PM #1

Fatryx
Member

235

10-18-2025, 05:42 PM

It's a server CPU.

Fatryx

10-18-2025, 05:42 PM #2

It's a server CPU.

iDoNotEvenLift
Posting Freak

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10-23-2025, 11:18 AM

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

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.

Reign_OF_Pain
Member

165

10-23-2025, 01:55 PM

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.

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.

jarinos
Junior Member

10-23-2025, 05:54 PM

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.

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.

Lord_Foxtrot
Senior Member

408

10-24-2025, 08:07 AM

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

Lord_Foxtrot

10-24-2025, 08:07 AM #6

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

thedyl101
Member

221

10-27-2025, 01:35 PM

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

thedyl101

10-27-2025, 01:35 PM #7

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

ani48abla
Junior Member

10-27-2025, 02:25 PM

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

ani48abla

10-27-2025, 02:25 PM #8

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

Llabros
Senior Member

740

10-27-2025, 03:18 PM

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

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.

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.

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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