Ryzen 5 7600X vs Xeon E7-8880 v2

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E7-8880 v2
2014
15 cores / 30 threads, 130 Watt
16.97
Ryzen 5 7600X
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 105 Watt
18.60
+9.6%

Ryzen 5 7600X outperforms Xeon E7-8880 v2 by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Ryzen 5 7600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking396336
Place by popularitynot in top-10062
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency11.9016.15
Architecture codenameno dataRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date1 January 2014 (10 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Ryzen 5 7600X 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 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data384 KB
L2 cacheno data6 MB
L3 cache37.5 MB32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die sizeno data70 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistorsno dataCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Ryzen 5 7600X 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
SocketFCLGA2011AM5
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Ryzen 5 7600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX5 nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
PAE46 Bitno data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Ryzen 5 7600X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Ryzen 5 7600X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Ryzen 5 7600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size1.5 TB128 GB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Ryzen 5 7600X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes3224

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 16.97
Ryzen 5 7600X 18.60
+9.6%

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
Ryzen 5 7600X 28472
+9.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.97 18.60
Recency 1 January 2014 27 September 2022
Physical cores 15 6
Threads 30 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 105 Watt

Xeon E7-8880 v2 has 150% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

Ryzen 5 7600X, on the other hand, has a 9.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, a 340% more advanced lithography process, and 23.8% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Ryzen 5 7600X.

Be aware that Xeon E7-8880 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 7600X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Ryzen 5 7600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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