Ryzen 9 5950X vs Xeon E7-8880 v3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E7-8880 v3
2015
18 cores / 36 threads, 150 Watt
11.49
Ryzen 9 5950X
2020
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
28.71
+150%

Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms Xeon E7-8880 v3 by a whopping 150% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Ryzen 9 5950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking687160
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data27.78
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency7.7725.88
Architecture codenameHaswell-EX (2015)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date1 June 2015 (9 years ago)5 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$799

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Ryzen 9 5950X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3632
Base clock speed2.3 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate9.6 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data34
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache45 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography22 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size160 mm2CPU cores: 2x 80.7 sq. mm., I/O: 125 mm2
Maximum core temperature77 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Ryzen 9 5950X 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
SocketFCLGA2011AM4
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Ryzen 9 5950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX2MMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
PAE46 Bitno data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Ryzen 9 5950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Ryzen 9 5950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Ryzen 9 5950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size1.5 TB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Ryzen 9 5950X.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes32no data

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
Ryzen 9 5950X 28.71
+150%

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
Ryzen 9 5950X 45597
+150%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.49 28.71
Recency 1 June 2015 5 November 2020
Physical cores 18 16
Threads 36 32
Chip lithography 22 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 105 Watt

Xeon E7-8880 v3 has 12.5% more physical cores and 12.5% more threads.

Ryzen 9 5950X, on the other hand, has a 149.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 214.3% more advanced lithography process, and 42.9% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 5950X 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 Ryzen 9 5950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E7-8880 v3 and Ryzen 9 5950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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