Xeon E7-4880 v2 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Xeon E7-4880 v2

15 Cores30 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2014

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E7-4880 v2

15 / 30

48,435

+41.2%

34,293

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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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 E7-4880 v2

#509

EPYC 9684X

MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756

113%

#509

EPYC 9754

MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631

113%

#511

Xeon D-1587

MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443

113%

#512

Xeon E5-2687W v4

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138

113%

#513

Xeon W-3265

MSRP: $3684|Avg: $3400

112%

#514

Xeon E5-2658A V3

MSRP: $1832|Avg: $200

111%

#515

Xeon E5-4640 v4

MSRP: $2837|Avg: N/A

109%

#516

Xeon E7-8867 v3

MSRP: $4672|Avg: $4672

108%

#517

Xeon Gold 6150

MSRP: $3358|Avg: $196

108%

#518

Xeon E5-1680 v3

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $200

105%

#519

Xeon E5-2690 v3

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $85

105%

#520

Xeon 6780E

MSRP: $11350|Avg: $8513

104%

#521

Xeon E5-2697A v4

MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121

102%

#522

Xeon Gold 6134

MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378

102%

#523

Xeon Gold 6138T

MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400

101%

#524

Xeon E5-2675 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100

100%

#524

Xeon E5-2676 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36

100%

#524

Xeon E7-4880 v2

MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185

100%

#527

Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

99%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

93%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

87%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

86%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

84%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

83%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

83%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

82%

#535

Xeon W-3245M

MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002

78%

#536

Xeon W-3265M

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500

77%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

52%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

51%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D (2023) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E7-4880 v2	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($185)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7-4880 v2 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E7-4880 v2	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+193%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($185)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

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 E7-4880 v2 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E7-4880 v2 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E7-4880 v2 packs 15 cores / 30 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E7-4880 v2 has 7 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 46.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 2.5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is built on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7-4880 v2 scores 48,435 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 34.2% lead for the Xeon E7-4880 v2. L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Xeon E7-4880 v2	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	15 / 30+88%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	5 GHz+61%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	4.4 GHz+76%
L3 Cache	37.5 MB	96 MB (total)+156%
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	22 nm	5 nm-77%
Architecture	—	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	48,435+41%	34,293
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,000

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E7-4880 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Xeon E7-4880 v2 supports 198.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E7-4880 v2 supports up to 1536 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E7-4880 v2) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E7-4880 v2) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Xeon E7-4880 v2 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C602-J (Xeon E7-4880 v2) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	Xeon E7-4880 v2	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	LGA2011	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	1600+31900%	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	1536	128 GB+8738033%
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	40+43%	28

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E7-4880 v2) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon E7-4880 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon E7-4880 v2 rivals AMD Opteron 6380; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Xeon E7-4880 v2	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	None	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E7-4880 v2 launched at $6619 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($185 vs $384), the Xeon E7-4880 v2 is $199 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7-4880 v2 delivers 261.8 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Xeon E7-4880 v2 the 98.3% better value option.