Xeon E7-8880 v2
VS
Core i7-13800H

Xeon E7-8880 v2 vs Core i7-13800H

Intel

Xeon E7-8880 v2

15 Cores30 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2014
VS
Intel

Core i7-13800H

14 Cores20 Thrd45 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

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 E7-8880 v2

#21
Xeon Platinum 8260M
MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A
123%
#22
Xeon Platinum 8268
MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A
122%
#24
Xeon Gold 6130H
MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A
118%
#36
Xeon E7-8880 v2
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#41
Xeon W-2195
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
93%
#50
Xeon Gold 6238R
MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A
73%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13800H

#96
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
107%
#97
Core Ultra 5 226V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
106%
#101
Core i5-1350P
MSRP: $320|Avg: $250
102%
#102
Core i3-1220P
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
101%
#106
Core i7-13800H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#107
Core Ultra 5 228V
MSRP: $295|Avg: $295
100%
#111
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180
99%
#119
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
MSRP: $400|Avg: $380
94%
#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-13800H (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E7-8880 v2Core i7-13800H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7-8880 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.
InsightXeon E7-8880 v2Core i7-13800H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E7-8880 v2 and Core i7-13800H

Intel

Xeon E7-8880 v2

The Xeon E7-8880 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: 25,966 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

Core i7-13800H

The Core i7-13800H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 26,349 points. Launch price was $457.

Processing Power

The Xeon E7-8880 v2 packs 15 cores / 30 threads, while the Core i7-13800H offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E7-8880 v2 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-8880 v2 versus 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13800H — a 50.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-13800H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-13800H is built on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7-8880 v2 scores 25,966 against the Core i7-13800H's 26,349 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i7-13800H. L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-8880 v2 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13800H.

FeatureXeon E7-8880 v2Core i7-13800H
Cores / Threads
15 / 30+7%
14 / 20
Boost Clock
3.1 GHz
5.2 GHz+68%
Base Clock
2.5 GHz
2.5 GHz
L3 Cache
37.5 MB+56%
24 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)
Process
22 nm
Intel 7 nm-68%
Architecture
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark
25,966
26,349+1%
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E7-8880 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-13800H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E7-8880 v2Core i7-13800H
Socket
LGA2011
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 5.0+67%