Xeon Platinum 8280 vs Xeon E7-8867 v3
Xeon Platinum 8280
Xeon E7-8867 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8280
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8867 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8280 | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,940) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,672) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EX (2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8280 | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+59%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,940) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,672) |
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 Platinum 8280 and Xeon E7-8867 v3
Xeon Platinum 8280
The Xeon Platinum 8280 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 36,830 points. Launch price was $10,009.
Xeon E7-8867 v3
The Xeon E7-8867 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333/1600/1866, DDR3-1066/1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 36,908 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8280 packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon E7-8867 v3 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8280 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8280 versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E7-8867 v3 — a 19.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8280 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8280 uses the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E7-8867 v3 uses Haswell-EX (2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8280 scores 36,830 against the Xeon E7-8867 v3's 36,908 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E7-8867 v3. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8280 vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-8867 v3.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8280 | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+75% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+21% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+8% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 38.5 MB (total) | 45 MB (total)+17% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) | Haswell-EX (2015) |
| PassMark | 36,830 | 36,908 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 850 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8280 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7-8867 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8280 versus DDR4-1866 on the Xeon E7-8867 v3 — the Xeon Platinum 8280 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 1536 of RAM. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8280) vs 4 (Xeon E7-8867 v3). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8280) vs 32 (Xeon E7-8867 v3) — the Xeon Platinum 8280 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA3647 (Xeon Platinum 8280) and C602J (Xeon E7-8867 v3).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8280 | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933+73225% | DDR4-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 | 1536 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 6+50% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+50% | 32 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8280 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon E7-8867 v3 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8280 rivals EPYC 7702.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8280 | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8280 launched at $10009 MSRP, while the Xeon E7-8867 v3 debuted at $4672. At current prices ($2940 vs $4672), the Xeon Platinum 8280 is $1732 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8280 delivers 12.5 pts/$ vs 7.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E7-8867 v3 — making the Xeon Platinum 8280 the 45.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8280 | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $10009 | $4672-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2940-37% | $4672 |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.5+58% | 7.9 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2015 |
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