CPU
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Xeon E7-8880 v2
EPYC 7551
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8880 v2
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7551
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-8880 v2 | EPYC 7551 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-8880 v2 | EPYC 7551 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E7-8880 v2 and EPYC 7551
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.
EPYC 7551
The EPYC 7551 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 25,844 points. Launch price was $3,400.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7-8880 v2 packs 15 cores / 30 threads, while the EPYC 7551 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7551 has 17 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-8880 v2 versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 7551 — a 3.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E7-8880 v2 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 7551 is built on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7-8880 v2 scores 25,966 against the EPYC 7551's 25,844 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E7-8880 v2. L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-8880 v2 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7551.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8880 v2 | EPYC 7551 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 15 / 30 | 32 / 64+113% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+3% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+25% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB | 64 MB (total)+71% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | — | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 25,966 | 25,844 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7-8880 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7551 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8880 v2 | EPYC 7551 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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