Xeon E7-4880 v2 vs Xeon Gold 6342
Xeon E7-4880 v2
Xeon Gold 6342
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4880 v2
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6342
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | Xeon Gold 6342 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($185) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,000) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | Xeon Gold 6342 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1568%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($185) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,000) |
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 Gold 6342
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 Gold 6342
The Xeon Gold 6342 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 230 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 47,076 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7-4880 v2 packs 15 cores / 30 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6342 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6342 has 9 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6342 — a 12.1% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6342 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6342 is built on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7-4880 v2 scores 48,435 against the Xeon Gold 6342's 47,076 — a 2.8% lead for the Xeon E7-4880 v2. L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6342.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | Xeon Gold 6342 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 15 / 30 | 24 / 48+60% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.8 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB+4% | 36 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm-55% |
| Architecture | — | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 48,435+3% | 47,076 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7-4880 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6342 uses LGA4189 (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 Xeon Gold 6342 — the Xeon Gold 6342 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6342 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 1536 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E7-4880 v2) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6342). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E7-4880 v2) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6342) — the Xeon Gold 6342 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C602-J (Xeon E7-4880 v2) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6342).
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | Xeon Gold 6342 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600 | 3200+100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 | 6144+300% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 8+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | 64+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6342 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 Gold 6342 rivals EPYC 7443.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | Xeon Gold 6342 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gold 6342 debuted at $2977. At current prices ($185 vs $3000), the Xeon E7-4880 v2 is $2815 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7-4880 v2 delivers 261.8 pts/$ vs 15.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6342 — making the Xeon E7-4880 v2 the 177.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E7-4880 v2 | Xeon Gold 6342 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6619 | $2977-55% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $185-94% | $3000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 261.8+1568% | 15.7 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2021 |
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