Xeon w7-2575X vs E7-8880 v3

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E7-8880 v3
2015
18 cores / 36 threads, 150 Watt
11.49
Xeon w7-2575X
2024
22 cores / 44 threads, 250 Watt
38.66
+236%

Xeon w7-2575X outperforms Xeon E7-8880 v3 by a whopping 236% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Xeon w7-2575X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking68774
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data69.51
Market segmentServerServer
Power efficiency7.7614.63
Architecture codenameHaswell-EX (2015)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date1 June 2015 (9 years ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,689

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Xeon w7-2575X 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)22 (Docosa-Core)
Threads3644
Base clock speed2.3 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.8 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)45 MB
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature77 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data76 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Xeon w7-2575X 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
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Xeon w7-2575X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Xeon w7-2575X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Xeon w7-2575X 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 Xeon w7-2575X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size1.5 TB2 TB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth85 GB/sno data
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 Xeon w7-2575X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes3264

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
Xeon w7-2575X 38.66
+236%

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
Xeon w7-2575X 61402
+237%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.49 38.66
Recency 1 June 2015 24 August 2024
Physical cores 18 22
Threads 36 44
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 250 Watt

Xeon E7-8880 v3 has 66.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon w7-2575X, on the other hand, has a 236.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, and 22.2% more physical cores and 22.2% more threads.

The Xeon w7-2575X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E7-8880 v3 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Xeon w7-2575X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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