i5-14600KF vs Xeon E7-8880 v3

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E7-8880 v3
2015
18 cores / 36 threads, 150 Watt
11.49
Core i5-14600KF
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.69
+115%

Core i5-14600KF outperforms Xeon E7-8880 v3 by a whopping 115% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i5-14600KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking677201
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data66.76
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency7.7718.69
Architecture codenameHaswell-EX (2015)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date1 June 2015 (9 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i5-14600KF 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads3620
Base clock speed2.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate9.6 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache45 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size160 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature77 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i5-14600KF 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
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i5-14600KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
PAE46 Bitno data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i5-14600KF 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 E7-8880 v3 and Core i5-14600KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i5-14600KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size1.5 TB192 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i5-14600KF.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes3216

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 v3 11.49
i5-14600KF 24.69
+115%

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 v3 18244
i5-14600KF 39222
+115%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.49 24.69
Recency 1 June 2015 17 October 2023
Physical cores 18 14
Threads 36 20
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon E7-8880 v3 has 28.6% more physical cores and 80% more threads.

i5-14600KF, on the other hand, has a 114.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, and 20% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-14600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E7-8880 v3 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E7-8880 v3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-14600KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i5-14600KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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