Xeon E5-2697 v2 vs Core i9-10880H

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 Xeon E5-2697 v2

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

104%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

103%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

102%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

102%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

101%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

100%

#183

Xeon E5-2697 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

99%

#188

EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

99%

#196

Xeon 6515P

MSRP: $740|Avg: $886

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10880H

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

106%

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

101%

#68

Core i9-10880H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

98%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

94%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

93%

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 i9-10880H (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2697 v2	Core i9-10880H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2697 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2697 v2	Core i9-10880H
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.

Xeon E5-2697 v2 Benchmark Check

Core i9-10880H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2697 v2 and Core i9-10880H

Xeon E5-2697 v2

The Xeon E5-2697 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 14,267 points. Launch price was $1,723.

Core i9-10880H

The Core i9-10880H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,240 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2697 v2 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i9-10880H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2697 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2697 v2 versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-10880H — a 37.2% clock advantage for the Core i9-10880H (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2697 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i9-10880H uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2697 v2 scores 14,267 against the Core i9-10880H's 14,240 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2697 v2. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2697 v2 vs 16 MB on the Core i9-10880H.

Feature	Xeon E5-2697 v2	Core i9-10880H
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	5.1 GHz+46%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+17%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+88%	16 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)	Comet Lake-H (2020)
PassMark	14,267	14,240

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2697 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-10880H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.