i9-12900F vs Xeon E7-4880 v2

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E7-4880 v2
2014
15 cores / 30 threads, 130 Watt
30.49
+33.4%
Core i9-12900F
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
22.86

Xeon E7-4880 v2 outperforms Core i9-12900F by a substantial 33% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E7-4880 v2 and Core i9-12900F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking136229
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency22.1833.26
Architecture codenameno dataAlder Lake-S (2022)
Release date1 January 2014 (10 years ago)4 January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E7-4880 v2 and Core i9-12900F 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3024
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cacheno data1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache37.5 MB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data215 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E7-4880 v2 and Core i9-12900F 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
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E7-4880 v2 and Core i9-12900F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
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 E7-4880 v2 and Core i9-12900F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E7-4880 v2 and Core i9-12900F are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E7-4880 v2 and Core i9-12900F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size1.5 TB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E7-4880 v2 and Core i9-12900F.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
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 E7-4880 v2 30.49
+33.4%
i9-12900F 22.86

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 E7-4880 v2 48435
+33.4%
i9-12900F 36318

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 30.49 22.86
Recency 1 January 2014 4 January 2022
Physical cores 15 16
Threads 30 24
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E7-4880 v2 has a 33.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 25% more threads.

i9-12900F, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 years, 6.7% more physical cores, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E7-4880 v2 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-12900F in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E7-4880 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-12900F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E7-4880 v2 and Core i9-12900F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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