Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE vs Xeon E7-8880 v3

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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.9% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 140W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E7-8880 v3 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 45 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E7-8880 v3, which brings 18 cores / 36 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $309 MSRP, while Xeon E7-8880 v3 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E7-8880 v3

2015

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+462.5% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 18 cores / 36 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,244 vs 18,409).
❌300% higher power demand at 140W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

2020

Xeon E7-8880 v3

2015

Why buy it

✅+0.9% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 140W, a 105W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+462.5% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 18 cores / 36 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E7-8880 v3 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 45 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E7-8880 v3, which brings 18 cores / 36 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $309 MSRP, while Xeon E7-8880 v3 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,244 vs 18,409).
❌300% higher power demand at 140W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE better than Xeon E7-8880 v3?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E7-8880 v3 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE is at an unclear MSRP at $309 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.9% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon E7-8880 v3 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 6.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (59.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2015) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 18/36. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE Benchmark Check

Xeon E7-8880 v3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE	Xeon E7-8880 v3
1080p
low	174 FPS	176 FPS
medium	141 FPS	149 FPS
high	112 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	151 FPS
medium	119 FPS	124 FPS
high	95 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	70 FPS
medium	69 FPS	62 FPS
high	54 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE	Xeon E7-8880 v3
1080p
low	336 FPS	342 FPS
medium	288 FPS	309 FPS
high	255 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	207 FPS
1440p
low	291 FPS	293 FPS
medium	258 FPS	269 FPS
high	233 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	176 FPS
4K
low	236 FPS	183 FPS
medium	217 FPS	170 FPS
high	198 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	115 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE	Xeon E7-8880 v3
1080p
low	460 FPS	456 FPS
medium	460 FPS	456 FPS
high	460 FPS	456 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	456 FPS
1440p
low	460 FPS	456 FPS
medium	460 FPS	456 FPS
high	449 FPS	456 FPS
ultra	391 FPS	456 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	456 FPS
medium	366 FPS	385 FPS
high	324 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	295 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE	Xeon E7-8880 v3
1080p
low	460 FPS	456 FPS
medium	460 FPS	456 FPS
high	460 FPS	456 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	456 FPS
1440p
low	460 FPS	456 FPS
medium	460 FPS	456 FPS
high	460 FPS	456 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	456 FPS
4K
low	460 FPS	456 FPS
medium	444 FPS	456 FPS
high	390 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	365 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE and Xeon E7-8880 v3

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,409 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E7-8880 v3

The Xeon E7-8880 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,244 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E7-8880 v3 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon E7-8880 v3 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-8880 v3 — a 32.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E7-8880 v3 uses Haswell-EX (2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE scores 18,409 against the Xeon E7-8880 v3's 18,244 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-8880 v3.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE	Xeon E7-8880 v3
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	18 / 36+125%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+39%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+35%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	45 MB (total)+463%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Haswell-EX (2015)
PassMark	18,409	18,244

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7-8880 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.