Xeon E7-8880 v2 vs i3-9100F

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-9100F
2019
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
4.24
Xeon E7-8880 v2
2014
15 cores / 30 threads, 130 Watt
16.35
+286%

Xeon E7-8880 v2 outperforms Core i3-9100F by a whopping 286% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-9100F and Xeon E7-8880 v2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1384407
Place by popularity37not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation10.25no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency6.1711.89
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-R (2018−2019)no data
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)1 January 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$122no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-9100F and Xeon E7-8880 v2 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)15 (Pentadeca-Core)
Threads430
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache6 MB (shared)37.5 MB
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size126 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C73 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-9100F and Xeon E7-8880 v2 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)8
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA2011
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-9100F and Xeon E7-8880 v2. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
PAEno data46 Bit

Security technologies

Core i3-9100F and Xeon E7-8880 v2 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-9100F and Xeon E7-8880 v2 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-9100F and Xeon E7-8880 v2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
Maximum memory size64 GB1.5 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s85 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-9100F and Xeon E7-8880 v2.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1632

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.

i3-9100F 4.24
Xeon E7-8880 v2 16.35
+286%

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.

i3-9100F 6735
Xeon E7-8880 v2 25966
+286%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.24 16.35
Recency 23 April 2019 1 January 2014
Physical cores 4 15
Threads 4 30
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 130 Watt

i3-9100F has an age advantage of 5 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

Xeon E7-8880 v2, on the other hand, has a 285.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 275% more physical cores and 650% more threads.

The Xeon E7-8880 v2 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-9100F in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-9100F is a desktop processor while Xeon E7-8880 v2 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-9100F and Xeon E7-8880 v2, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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