i7-12650HX vs Xeon E7-8880 v3

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E7-8880 v3
2015
18 cores / 36 threads, 150 Watt
11.49
Core i7-12650HX
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 55 Watt
12.98
+13%

Core i7-12650HX outperforms Xeon E7-8880 v3 by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i7-12650HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking677579
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency7.7722.33
Architecture codenameHaswell-EX (2015)Alder Lake-HX (2022)
Release date1 June 2015 (9 years ago)10 May 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i7-12650HX 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads3620
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate9.6 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache45 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size160 mm2215 mm2
Maximum core temperature77 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i7-12650HX 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 configuration81
SocketFCLGA2011FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i7-12650HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i7-12650HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i7-12650HX are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i7-12650HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size1.5 TB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i7-12650HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i7-12650HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i7-12650HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i7-12650HX.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes3220

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.

Xeon E7-8880 v3 11.49
i7-12650HX 12.98
+13%

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.

Xeon E7-8880 v3 18244
i7-12650HX 20612
+13%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.49 12.98
Recency 1 June 2015 10 May 2022
Physical cores 18 14
Threads 36 20
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 55 Watt

Xeon E7-8880 v3 has 28.6% more physical cores and 80% more threads.

i7-12650HX, on the other hand, has a 13% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, and 172.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-12650HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E7-8880 v3 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E7-8880 v3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-12650HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Core i7-12650HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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