Xeon 6740E vs Athlon X4 880K

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon X4 880K
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.39
Xeon 6740E
2024
96 cores / 96 threads, 250 Watt
49.77
+1982%

Xeon 6740E outperforms Athlon X4 880K by a whopping 1982% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon X4 880K and Xeon 6740E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking179437
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data18.71
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency2.2918.15
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Sierra Forest (2024)
Release dateDecember 2015 (8 years ago)3 June 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$5,265

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Athlon X4 880K and Xeon 6740E basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)96
Threads496
Base clock speed4 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.2 GHz
L1 cache256K96 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB4 MB (per module)
L3 cacheno data96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm5 nm
Die size245 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C84 °C
Number of transistors2,411 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Athlon X4 880K and Xeon 6740E compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
SocketFM2+4710
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon X4 880K and Xeon 6740E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

Athlon X4 880K and Xeon 6740E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon X4 880K and Xeon 6740E are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon X4 880K and Xeon 6740E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon X4 880K and Xeon 6740E.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1688

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Athlon X4 880K 2.39
Xeon 6740E 49.77
+1982%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Athlon X4 880K 3659
Xeon 6740E 76167
+1982%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.39 49.77
Physical cores 4 96
Threads 4 96
Chip lithography 28 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 250 Watt

Athlon X4 880K has 163.2% lower power consumption.

Xeon 6740E, on the other hand, has a 1982.4% higher aggregate performance score, 2300% more physical cores and 2300% more threads, and a 460% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon 6740E is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon X4 880K in performance tests.

Note that Athlon X4 880K is a desktop processor while Xeon 6740E is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon X4 880K and Xeon 6740E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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