Core i9-9880H vs Xeon E5-2670 v3

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-9880H

#205

Core i9-9880H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2670 v3

#196

Xeon 6515P

MSRP: $740|Avg: $886

102%

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

101%

#204

Xeon E5-2670 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

98%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

96%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

96%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

93%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i9-9880H (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i9-9880H	Xeon E5-2670 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2670 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i9-9880H	Xeon E5-2670 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i9-9880H Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2670 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-9880H and Xeon E5-2670 v3

Core i9-9880H

The Core i9-9880H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,531 points. Launch price was $556.

Xeon E5-2670 v3

The Xeon E5-2670 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 13,489 points. Launch price was $1,589.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-9880H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2670 v3 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2670 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-9880H versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2670 v3 — a 43% clock advantage for the Core i9-9880H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i9-9880H uses the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2670 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-9880H scores 13,531 against the Xeon E5-2670 v3's 13,489 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i9-9880H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-9880H vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2670 v3.

Feature	Core i9-9880H	Xeon E5-2670 v3
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 24+50%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+55%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	30 MB (total)+88%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-HR (2019)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	13,531	13,489

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-9880H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2670 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.