Xeon Platinum 8280M vs Xeon E7-8867 v3
Xeon Platinum 8280M
Xeon E7-8867 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8280M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8867 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8280M | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,223) | ✅ More affordable ($4,672) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EX (2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8280M | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+31%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,223) | ✅ More affordable ($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 8280M and Xeon E7-8867 v3
Xeon Platinum 8280M
The Xeon Platinum 8280M 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: 37,665 points. Launch price was $13,012.
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 8280M packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon E7-8867 v3 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8280M has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8280M versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E7-8867 v3 — a 19.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8280M (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8280M 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 8280M scores 37,665 against the Xeon E7-8867 v3's 36,908 — a 2% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8280M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,214 vs 850, a 35.3% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8280M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,500 vs 10,000 (14% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8280M). L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8280M vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-8867 v3.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8280M | 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 | 37,665+2% | 36,908 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 35,400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,214+43% | 850 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,500+15% | 10,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8280M 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. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon Platinum 8280M supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 1536 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8280M) vs 4 (Xeon E7-8867 v3). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8280M) vs 32 (Xeon E7-8867 v3) — the Xeon Platinum 8280M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Platinum 8280M) and C602J (Xeon E7-8867 v3).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8280M | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+33% | 1536 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+50% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+50% | 32 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8280M supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8280M) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E7-8867 v3). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8280M targets High-end Server, Xeon E7-8867 v3 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8280M rivals EPYC 7742.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8280M | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High-end Server | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8280M launched at $10009 MSRP, while the Xeon E7-8867 v3 debuted at $4672. At current prices ($6223 vs $4672), the Xeon E7-8867 v3 is $1551 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8280M delivers 6.1 pts/$ vs 7.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E7-8867 v3 — making the Xeon E7-8867 v3 the 26.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8280M | Xeon E7-8867 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $10009 | $4672-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6223 | $4672-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.1 | 7.9+30% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2015 |
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