Xeon E7-4880 v2 vs Xeon 6517P
Xeon E7-4880 v2
Xeon 6517P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4880 v2
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6517P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | Xeon 6517P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($185) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,195) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | Xeon 6517P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+541%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($185) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,195) |
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 Xeon 6517P
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.
Xeon 6517P
The Xeon 6517P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 72 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 190 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 48,810 points. Launch price was $1,195.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7-4880 v2 packs 15 cores / 30 threads, while the Xeon 6517P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon 6517P has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon 6517P — a 30.1% clock advantage for the Xeon 6517P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon 6517P is built on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7-4880 v2 scores 48,435 against the Xeon 6517P's 48,810 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon 6517P. L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 vs 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6517P.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | Xeon 6517P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 15 / 30 | 16 / 32+7% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 4.2 GHz+35% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB | 72 MB (total)+92% |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | Intel 3 nm-86% |
| Architecture | — | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 48,435 | 48,810 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7-4880 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 6517P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 versus 6400 on the Xeon 6517P — the Xeon 6517P supports 120% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6517P 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 (Xeon 6517P). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E7-4880 v2) vs 88 (Xeon 6517P) — the Xeon 6517P offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C602-J (Xeon E7-4880 v2) and Granite Rapids-SP (Xeon 6517P).
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | Xeon 6517P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600 | 6400+300% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 | 4096+167% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 8+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | 88+120% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6517P 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; Xeon 6517P rivals EPYC 9554.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | Xeon 6517P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon 6517P debuted at $1195. At current prices ($185 vs $1195), the Xeon E7-4880 v2 is $1010 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7-4880 v2 delivers 261.8 pts/$ vs 40.8 pts/$ for the Xeon 6517P — making the Xeon E7-4880 v2 the 146% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | Xeon 6517P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6619 | $1195-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $185-85% | $1195 |
| Performance per Dollar | 261.8+542% | 40.8 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2025 |
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