Xeon E7-8880 v2 vs Ryzen 5 7645HX
Xeon E7-8880 v2
Ryzen 5 7645HX
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 Ryzen 5 7645HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7-8880 v2 | Ryzen 5 7645HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7-8880 v2 | Ryzen 5 7645HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 5 7645HX
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.
Ryzen 5 7645HX
The Ryzen 5 7645HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,097 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7-8880 v2 packs 15 cores / 30 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7645HX offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E7-8880 v2 has 9 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-8880 v2 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7645HX — a 46.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7645HX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7645HX is built on the Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7-8880 v2 scores 25,966 against the Ryzen 5 7645HX's 26,097 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 7645HX. L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-8880 v2 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7645HX.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8880 v2 | Ryzen 5 7645HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 15 / 30+150% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 5 GHz+61% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 4 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB+17% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 5 nm-77% |
| Architecture | — | Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 25,966 | 26,097 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 13,985 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,588 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,717 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7-8880 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7645HX uses FL1 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8880 v2 | Ryzen 5 7645HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FL1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E7-8880 v2) / AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 5 7645HX). The Ryzen 5 7645HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon E7-8880 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7645HX targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7645HX rivals Core i5-13500HX.
| Feature | Xeon E7-8880 v2 | Ryzen 5 7645HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V (SVM) |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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