Xeon E7-4880 v2 vs EPYC 9224
Xeon E7-4880 v2
EPYC 9224
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4880 v2
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9224
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | EPYC 9224 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($185) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,199) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | EPYC 9224 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+546%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($185) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,199) |
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 9224
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 9224
The EPYC 9224 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 48,573 points. Launch price was $1,825.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7-4880 v2 packs 15 cores / 30 threads, while the EPYC 9224 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 9224 has 9 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9224 — a 17.6% clock advantage for the EPYC 9224 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 9224 is built on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7-4880 v2 scores 48,435 against the EPYC 9224's 48,573 — a 0.3% lead for the EPYC 9224. L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9224.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | EPYC 9224 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 15 / 30 | 24 / 48+60% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.7 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB | 64 MB (total)+71% |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-77% |
| Architecture | — | Genoa (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 48,435 | 48,573 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7-4880 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 9224 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 9224 — the EPYC 9224 supports 100% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9224 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 9224). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E7-4880 v2) vs 128 (EPYC 9224) — the EPYC 9224 offers 88 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C602-J (Xeon E7-4880 v2) and SP5 (EPYC 9224).
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | EPYC 9224 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9224 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 9224). Direct competitor: Xeon E7-4880 v2 rivals AMD Opteron 6380; EPYC 9224 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | EPYC 9224 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9224 debuted at $1825. At current prices ($185 vs $1199), the Xeon E7-4880 v2 is $1014 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7-4880 v2 delivers 261.8 pts/$ vs 40.5 pts/$ for the EPYC 9224 — making the Xeon E7-4880 v2 the 146.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | EPYC 9224 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6619 | $1825-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $185-85% | $1199 |
| Performance per Dollar | 261.8+546% | 40.5 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2022 |
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