Core Ultra 7 165H vs Xeon E7-8880 v2

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 Ultra 7 165H

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

105%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

103%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

102%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

101%

#128

Core Ultra 7 165H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8880 v2

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

123%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

122%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

118%

#36

Xeon E7-8880 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

93%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

73%

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 Ultra 7 165H (2023) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core Ultra 7 165H	Xeon E7-8880 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7-8880 v2 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core Ultra 7 165H	Xeon E7-8880 v2
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 Ultra 7 165H Benchmark Check

Xeon E7-8880 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 165H and Xeon E7-8880 v2

Core Ultra 7 165H

The Core Ultra 7 165H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 22 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,849 points. Launch price was $460.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 165H packs 16 cores / 22 threads, while the Xeon E7-8880 v2 offers 15 cores / 30 threads — the Core Ultra 7 165H has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 165H versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-8880 v2 — a 46.9% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 165H (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 165H is built on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 165H scores 25,849 against the Xeon E7-8880 v2's 25,966 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E7-8880 v2. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 165H vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-8880 v2.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 165H	Xeon E7-8880 v2
Cores / Threads	16 / 22+7%	15 / 30
Boost Clock	5 GHz+61%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+52%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	37.5 MB+56%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	—
Process	7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Meteor Lake-H (2023)	—
PassMark	25,849	25,966

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 165H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E7-8880 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.