i5-11400H vs Xeon E7-8880 v2

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E7-8880 v2
2014
15 cores / 30 threads, 130 Watt
16.35
+66.3%
Core i5-11400H
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
9.83

Xeon E7-8880 v2 outperforms Core i5-11400H by an impressive 66% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Core i5-11400H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking399779
Place by popularitynot in top-10035
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataTiger Lake
Power efficiency11.9026.58
Architecture codenameno dataTiger Lake-H (2021)
Release date1 January 2014 (10 years ago)11 May 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Core i5-11400H 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3012
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cacheno data96K (per core)
L2 cacheno data1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache37.5 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm SuperFin
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Core i5-11400H 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 configuration81
SocketFCLGA2011FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Core i5-11400H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
PAE46 Bitno data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Core i5-11400H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key++
SGXno data-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Core i5-11400H are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Core i5-11400H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR4
Maximum memory size1.5 TB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85 GB/s51.2 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data16

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Core i5-11400H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Core i5-11400H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Core i5-11400H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Core i5-11400H.

PCIe version3.04.0
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 E7-8880 v2 16.35
+66.3%
i5-11400H 9.83

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 E7-8880 v2 25966
+66.3%
i5-11400H 15610

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.35 9.83
Recency 1 January 2014 11 May 2021
Physical cores 15 6
Threads 30 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon E7-8880 v2 has a 66.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 150% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

i5-11400H, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 years, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 271.4% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E7-8880 v2 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-11400H in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E7-8880 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-11400H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Core i5-11400H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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