Xeon E7-4880 v2 vs EPYC 7453
Xeon E7-4880 v2
EPYC 7453
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4880 v2
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7453
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | EPYC 7453 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($185) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,253) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | EPYC 7453 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+577%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($185) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,253) |
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 Xeon E7-4880 v2 and EPYC 7453
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.
EPYC 7453
The EPYC 7453 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.45 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 48,453 points. Launch price was $1,570.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7-4880 v2 packs 15 cores / 30 threads, while the EPYC 7453 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the EPYC 7453 has 13 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 versus 3.45 GHz on the EPYC 7453 — a 10.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 7453 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.75 GHz). The EPYC 7453 is built on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7-4880 v2 scores 48,435 against the EPYC 7453's 48,453 — a 0% lead for the EPYC 7453. L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7453.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | EPYC 7453 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 15 / 30 | 28 / 56+87% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.45 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.75 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB | 64 MB (total)+71% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 7 nm+-68% |
| Architecture | — | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 48,435 | 48,453 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7-4880 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7453 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 versus 3200 on the EPYC 7453 — the EPYC 7453 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7453 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1536 — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E7-4880 v2) vs 8 (EPYC 7453). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E7-4880 v2) vs 128 (EPYC 7453) — the EPYC 7453 offers 88 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C602-J (Xeon E7-4880 v2) and SP3,C621A (EPYC 7453).
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | EPYC 7453 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600 | 3200+100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 | 4096+167% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 8+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | 128+220% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 7453 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon E7-4880 v2 rivals AMD Opteron 6380; EPYC 7453 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | EPYC 7453 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E7-4880 v2 launched at $6619 MSRP, while the EPYC 7453 debuted at $1570. At current prices ($185 vs $1253), the Xeon E7-4880 v2 is $1068 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7-4880 v2 delivers 261.8 pts/$ vs 38.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 7453 — making the Xeon E7-4880 v2 the 148.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | EPYC 7453 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6619 | $1570-76% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $185-85% | $1253 |
| Performance per Dollar | 261.8+576% | 38.7 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2021 |
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