Xeon E7-4880 v2 vs EPYC 9115
Xeon E7-4880 v2
EPYC 9115
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4880 v2
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9115
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($185) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($726) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+293%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($185) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($726) |
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 9115
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 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.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7-4880 v2 packs 15 cores / 30 threads, while the EPYC 9115 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 9115 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 versus 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9115 — a 27.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 9115 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The EPYC 9115 is built on the Turin (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7-4880 v2 scores 48,435 against the EPYC 9115's 48,343 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E7-4880 v2. L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9115.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 15 / 30 | 16 / 32+7% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 4.1 GHz+32% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB | 64 MB (total)+71% |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 4 nm-82% |
| Architecture | — | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 48,435 | 48,343 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7-4880 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 9115 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 versus 4800 on the EPYC 9115 — 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: 4 (Xeon E7-4880 v2) vs 12 (EPYC 9115). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E7-4880 v2) vs 128 (EPYC 9115) — the EPYC 9115 offers 88 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C602-J (Xeon E7-4880 v2) and SP5 (EPYC 9115).
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600 | 4800+200% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 | 6144+300% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 12+200% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | 128+220% |
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 (Xeon E7-4880 v2) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 9115). Direct competitor: Xeon E7-4880 v2 rivals AMD Opteron 6380; EPYC 9115 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E7-4880 v2 launched at $6619 MSRP, while the EPYC 9115 debuted at $726. At current prices ($185 vs $726), the Xeon E7-4880 v2 is $541 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7-4880 v2 delivers 261.8 pts/$ vs 66.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 9115 — making the Xeon E7-4880 v2 the 118.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6619 | $726-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $185-75% | $726 |
| Performance per Dollar | 261.8+293% | 66.6 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2024 |
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