EPYC 9184X vs Xeon E7-4880 v2

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9184X

16 Cores32 Thrd320 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2023

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Xeon E7-4880 v2

15 Cores30 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2014

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9184X

16 / 32

47,665

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Xeon E7-4880 v2

15 / 30

48,435

+1.6%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 9184X

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +47.9% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,691 less on MSRP ($4,928 MSRP vs $6,619 MSRP).
✅Delivers 32.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 9.7 vs 7.3 PassMark/$ ($4,928 MSRP vs $6,619 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and older memory support.
✅220% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 40) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (47,665 vs 48,435).
❌146.2% higher power demand at 320W vs 130W.

Xeon E7-4880 v2

2014

Why buy it

✅+1.6% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 130W instead of 320W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9184X across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.3 vs 9.7 PassMark/$ ($6,619 MSRP vs $4,928 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on LGA2011, while EPYC 9184X moves to SP5 and DDR5.

EPYC 9184X

2023

Xeon E7-4880 v2

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +47.9% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,691 less on MSRP ($4,928 MSRP vs $6,619 MSRP).
✅Delivers 32.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 9.7 vs 7.3 PassMark/$ ($4,928 MSRP vs $6,619 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and older memory support.
✅220% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 40) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+1.6% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 130W instead of 320W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (47,665 vs 48,435).
❌146.2% higher power demand at 320W vs 130W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9184X across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.3 vs 9.7 PassMark/$ ($6,619 MSRP vs $4,928 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on LGA2011, while EPYC 9184X moves to SP5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9184X better than Xeon E7-4880 v2?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 9184X is ahead with a 47.9% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E7-4880 v2 pulls ahead with 1.6% better PassMark. EPYC 9184X also has the bigger cache pool with 1948% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 38 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E7-4880 v2 is the better fit. You are getting 1.6% better PassMark, backed by 15 cores and 30 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 9184X is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9184X is $1,691 cheaper on MSRP at $4,928 MSRP versus $6,619 MSRP, and it gives you a 47.9% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon E7-4880 v2 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.6% better PassMark. It is also 32.2% better value on MSRP (9.7 vs 7.3 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 9184X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2014), a healthier platform with SP5 and DDR5 instead of LGA2011, 3D V-Cache and a much larger 768 MB L3 cache instead of 38 MB, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 9184X Benchmark Check

Xeon E7-4880 v2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9184X	Xeon E7-4880 v2
1080p
low	169 FPS	182 FPS
medium	138 FPS	145 FPS
high	118 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	150 FPS
medium	119 FPS	116 FPS
high	96 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	70 FPS
medium	59 FPS	58 FPS
high	47 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9184X	Xeon E7-4880 v2
1080p
low	576 FPS	368 FPS
medium	504 FPS	324 FPS
high	409 FPS	269 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	215 FPS
1440p
low	484 FPS	317 FPS
medium	431 FPS	282 FPS
high	360 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	298 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	300 FPS	198 FPS
medium	271 FPS	178 FPS
high	244 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	121 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9184X	Xeon E7-4880 v2
1080p
low	746 FPS	912 FPS
medium	632 FPS	797 FPS
high	575 FPS	755 FPS
ultra	506 FPS	671 FPS
1440p
low	557 FPS	732 FPS
medium	470 FPS	631 FPS
high	420 FPS	597 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	531 FPS
4K
low	402 FPS	472 FPS
medium	321 FPS	372 FPS
high	284 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	271 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9184X	Xeon E7-4880 v2
1080p
low	958 FPS	1088 FPS
medium	867 FPS	960 FPS
high	738 FPS	813 FPS
ultra	653 FPS	677 FPS
1440p
low	754 FPS	876 FPS
medium	657 FPS	750 FPS
high	556 FPS	632 FPS
ultra	481 FPS	521 FPS
4K
low	534 FPS	634 FPS
medium	477 FPS	552 FPS
high	420 FPS	476 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	397 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9184X and Xeon E7-4880 v2

EPYC 9184X

The EPYC 9184X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Genoa-X (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.55 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 47,665 points. Launch price was $4,928.

Xeon E7-4880 v2

The Xeon E7-4880 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 15 cores and 30 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 48,435 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9184X packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon E7-4880 v2 offers 15 cores / 30 threads — the EPYC 9184X has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the EPYC 9184X versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 — a 30.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 9184X (base: 3.55 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 9184X is built on the Genoa-X (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 9184X scores 47,665 against the Xeon E7-4880 v2's 48,435 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon E7-4880 v2. L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 9184X vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-4880 v2.

Feature	EPYC 9184X	Xeon E7-4880 v2
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+7%	15 / 30
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+35%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.55 GHz+42%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	768 MB (total)+1948%	37.5 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	—
Process	5 nm-77%	22 nm
Architecture	Genoa-X (2023)	—
PassMark	47,665	48,435+2%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9184X uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E7-4880 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9184X versus 1600 on the Xeon E7-4880 v2 — the EPYC 9184X supports 100% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9184X supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 1536 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9184X) vs 4 (Xeon E7-4880 v2). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9184X) vs 40 (Xeon E7-4880 v2) — the EPYC 9184X offers 88 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9184X) and C602-J (Xeon E7-4880 v2).

Feature	EPYC 9184X	Xeon E7-4880 v2
Socket	SP5	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	4800+200%	1600
Max RAM Capacity	6144+300%	1536
RAM Channels	12+200%	4
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+220%	40

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 9184X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 9184X) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E7-4880 v2). Direct competitor: EPYC 9184X rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X; Xeon E7-4880 v2 rivals AMD Opteron 6380.

Feature	EPYC 9184X	Xeon E7-4880 v2
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9184X launched at $4928 MSRP, while the Xeon E7-4880 v2 debuted at $6619. On MSRP ($4928 vs $6619), the EPYC 9184X is $1691 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9184X delivers 9.7 pts/$ vs 7.3 pts/$ for the Xeon E7-4880 v2 — making the EPYC 9184X the 27.7% better value option.