Xeon Gold 6444Y vs Xeon E7-4880 v2
Xeon Gold 6444Y
Xeon E7-4880 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6444Y
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4880 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6444Y | Xeon E7-4880 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) | ✅ More affordable ($185) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6444Y | Xeon E7-4880 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1910%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) | ✅ More affordable ($185) |
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 Gold 6444Y and Xeon E7-4880 v2
Xeon Gold 6444Y
The Xeon Gold 6444Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 47,176 points. Launch price was $1,517.
Xeon E7-4880 v2
The Xeon E7-4880 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: 48,435 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6444Y packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon E7-4880 v2 offers 15 cores / 30 threads — the Xeon Gold 6444Y has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6444Y versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 — a 25.4% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6444Y (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6444Y is built on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6444Y scores 47,176 against the Xeon E7-4880 v2's 48,435 — a 2.6% lead for the Xeon E7-4880 v2. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 6444Y vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4880 v2.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6444Y | Xeon E7-4880 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+7% | 15 / 30 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+29% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+44% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 45 MB+20% | 37.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | — |
| PassMark | 47,176 | 48,435+3% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6444Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E7-4880 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Xeon Gold 6444Y versus 1600 on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 — the Xeon Gold 6444Y supports 111.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6444Y supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1536 — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) vs 4 (Xeon E7-4880 v2). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) vs 40 (Xeon E7-4880 v2) — the Xeon Gold 6444Y offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) and C602-J (Xeon E7-4880 v2).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6444Y | Xeon E7-4880 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600+250% | 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096+167% | 1536 |
| RAM Channels | 8+100% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+100% | 40 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6444Y supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6444Y rivals EPYC 9384X; Xeon E7-4880 v2 rivals AMD Opteron 6380.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6444Y | Xeon E7-4880 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6444Y launched at $3622 MSRP, while the Xeon E7-4880 v2 debuted at $6619.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6444Y | Xeon E7-4880 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3622-45% | $6619 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $185 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2014 |
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