Xeon E7-8880 v3 vs Xeon E5-2697 v3

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.•
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8880 v3

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

105%

#97

Xeon Silver 4314

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

101%

#98

Xeon W-1350

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

101%

#99

Xeon W-1370P

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

101%

#100

Xeon E7-8880 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#106

Xeon Gold 6143

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

99%

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2697 v3

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

106%

#97

Xeon Silver 4314

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

101%

#98

Xeon W-1350

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

101%

#99

Xeon W-1370P

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

101%

#101

Xeon E5-2697 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#106

Xeon Gold 6143

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

100%

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon E5-2697 v3 leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon E7-8880 v3 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon E7-8880 v3	Xeon E5-2697 v3
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EX (2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon E7-8880 v3	Xeon E5-2697 v3
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.

Xeon E7-8880 v3 Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2697 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Xeon E5-2697 v3

Xeon E7-8880 v3

The Xeon E7-8880 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,244 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon E5-2697 v3

The Xeon E5-2697 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 18,182 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E7-8880 v3 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Xeon E5-2697 v3 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon E7-8880 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-8880 v3 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2697 v3 — a 14.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2697 v3 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E7-8880 v3 uses the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5-2697 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E7-8880 v3 scores 18,244 against the Xeon E5-2697 v3's 18,182 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E7-8880 v3. L3 cache: 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-8880 v3 vs 35 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2697 v3.

Feature	Xeon E7-8880 v3	Xeon E5-2697 v3
Cores / Threads	18 / 36+29%	14 / 28
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	3.6 GHz+16%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.6 GHz+13%
L3 Cache	45 MB (total)+29%	35 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell-EX (2015)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	18,244	18,182