Xeon E7-8880 v3 vs Xeon W-1290T

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 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 W-1290T

#268

Xeon w5-2565X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389

112%

#269

Xeon Silver 4416+

MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176

110%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

110%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

109%

#274

EPYC 7313

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

107%

#275

Xeon w5-2455X

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049

106%

#276

Xeon w3-2425

MSRP: $529|Avg: $529

105%

#278

Xeon Gold 5416S

MSRP: $1445|Avg: N/A

104%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $1130

103%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

101%

#282

Xeon w5-3525

MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392

100%

#283

Xeon W-1290T

MSRP: $546|Avg: $494

100%

#284

Xeon D-1581

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#285

Xeon w5-3535X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: N/A

97%

#286

Xeon w5-2465X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1499

97%

#287

EPYC 9355P

MSRP: $2998|Avg: $3026

96%

#288

Xeon w7-2595X

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $1600

96%

#289

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

MSRP: $2899|Avg: $2699.99

96%

#290

Xeon Gold 5420+

MSRP: $1848|Avg: $1848

93%

#292

Xeon w7-2575X

MSRP: $1689|Avg: $1860

93%

#294

Xeon Gold 6444Y

MSRP: $3622|Avg: N/A

92%

#295

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

MSRP: $2649|Avg: $2782

92%

#296

Xeon Platinum 8380

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $965

92%

#297

EPYC 7453

MSRP: $1570|Avg: $1253

92%

#298

Xeon Gold 5418Y

MSRP: $1483|Avg: N/A

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon W-1290T (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E7-8880 v3	Xeon W-1290T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($494)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EX (2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7-8880 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E7-8880 v3	Xeon W-1290T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($494)

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 W-1290T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Xeon W-1290T

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 W-1290T

The Xeon W-1290T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 18,409 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E7-8880 v3 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Xeon W-1290T offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E7-8880 v3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-8880 v3 versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-1290T — a 41% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1290T (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon E7-8880 v3 is built on the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7-8880 v3 scores 18,244 against the Xeon W-1290T's 18,409 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon W-1290T. L3 cache: 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-8880 v3 vs 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1290T.

Feature	Xeon E7-8880 v3	Xeon W-1290T
Cores / Threads	18 / 36+80%	10 / 20
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	4.7 GHz+52%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+21%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	45 MB (total)+125%	20 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	—
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell-EX (2015)	—
PassMark	18,244	18,409

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E7-8880 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-1290T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.