EPYC 9115 vs Xeon E7-4880 v2
EPYC 9115
Xeon E7-4880 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9115
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4880 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9115 | Xeon E7-4880 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($726) | ✅ More affordable ($185) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9115 | Xeon E7-4880 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+293%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($726) | ✅ More affordable ($185) |
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 EPYC 9115 and Xeon E7-4880 v2
EPYC 9115
The EPYC 9115 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 48,343 points. Launch price was $726.
Xeon E7-4880 v2
The Xeon E7-4880 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: 48,435 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9115 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon E7-4880 v2 offers 15 cores / 30 threads — the EPYC 9115 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9115 versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 — a 27.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 9115 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 9115 is built on the Turin (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 9115 scores 48,343 against the Xeon E7-4880 v2's 48,435 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E7-4880 v2. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9115 vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4880 v2.
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | Xeon E7-4880 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+7% | 15 / 30 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+32% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+4% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+71% | 37.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 4 nm-82% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | — |
| PassMark | 48,343 | 48,435 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9115 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E7-4880 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9115 versus 1600 on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 — the EPYC 9115 supports 100% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9115 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 1536 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9115) vs 4 (Xeon E7-4880 v2). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9115) vs 40 (Xeon E7-4880 v2) — the EPYC 9115 offers 88 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9115) and C602-J (Xeon E7-4880 v2).
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | Xeon E7-4880 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+200% | 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144+300% | 1536 |
| RAM Channels | 12+200% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+220% | 40 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 9115 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 9115) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E7-4880 v2). Direct competitor: EPYC 9115 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X; Xeon E7-4880 v2 rivals AMD Opteron 6380.
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | Xeon E7-4880 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9115 launched at $726 MSRP, while the Xeon E7-4880 v2 debuted at $6619. At current prices ($726 vs $185), the Xeon E7-4880 v2 is $541 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9115 delivers 66.6 pts/$ vs 261.8 pts/$ for the Xeon E7-4880 v2 — making the Xeon E7-4880 v2 the 118.9% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | Xeon E7-4880 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $726-89% | $6619 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $726 | $185-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.6 | 261.8+293% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2014 |
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