Core i9-10920X vs Xeon E7-8880 v2
Core i9-10920X
Xeon E7-8880 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10920X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8880 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-10920X | Xeon E7-8880 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-X (2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-10920X | Xeon E7-8880 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-10920X and Xeon E7-8880 v2
Core i9-10920X
The Core i9-10920X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-X (2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 25,875 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon E7-8880 v2
The Xeon E7-8880 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 15 cores and 30 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 25,966 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i9-10920X packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon E7-8880 v2 offers 15 cores / 30 threads — the Xeon E7-8880 v2 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-10920X versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-8880 v2 — a 43% clock advantage for the Core i9-10920X (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i9-10920X is built on the Cascade Lake-X (2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i9-10920X scores 25,875 against the Xeon E7-8880 v2's 25,966 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E7-8880 v2. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-10920X vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-8880 v2.
| Feature | Core i9-10920X | Xeon E7-8880 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 15 / 30+25% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+55% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+40% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB (total) | 37.5 MB+95% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake-X (2019) | — |
| PassMark | 25,875 | 25,966 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,458 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,250 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-10920X uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7-8880 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-10920X | Xeon E7-8880 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 44 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i9-10920X) / not specified (Xeon E7-8880 v2). Primary use case: Core i9-10920X targets HEDT/Workstation.
| Feature | Core i9-10920X | Xeon E7-8880 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | HEDT/Workstation | — |
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