Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 vs Xeon E7-8880 v2

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 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 130W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E7-8880 v2, which brings 15 cores / 30 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Xeon E7-8880 v2 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E7-8880 v2

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 15 cores / 30 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (25,966 vs 26,054).
❌100% higher power demand at 130W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Xeon E7-8880 v2

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 130W, a 65W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 15 cores / 30 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E7-8880 v2, which brings 15 cores / 30 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Xeon E7-8880 v2 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (25,966 vs 26,054).
❌100% higher power demand at 130W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 better than Xeon E7-8880 v2?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E7-8880 v2 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 5.1% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is at an unclear MSRP at $300 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 5.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (86.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 5845 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2014) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 15/30. 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 5845 Benchmark Check

Xeon E7-8880 v2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon E7-8880 v2
1080p
low	159 FPS	182 FPS
medium	131 FPS	145 FPS
high	115 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	150 FPS
medium	113 FPS	116 FPS
high	95 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	78 FPS	70 FPS
medium	68 FPS	58 FPS
high	55 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon E7-8880 v2
1080p
low	511 FPS	368 FPS
medium	431 FPS	324 FPS
high	336 FPS	269 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	215 FPS
1440p
low	431 FPS	317 FPS
medium	377 FPS	282 FPS
high	305 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	267 FPS	198 FPS
medium	236 FPS	178 FPS
high	208 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	121 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon E7-8880 v2
1080p
low	649 FPS	649 FPS
medium	529 FPS	649 FPS
high	480 FPS	649 FPS
ultra	411 FPS	649 FPS
1440p
low	543 FPS	649 FPS
medium	449 FPS	631 FPS
high	409 FPS	597 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	531 FPS
4K
low	396 FPS	472 FPS
medium	320 FPS	372 FPS
high	289 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	271 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon E7-8880 v2
1080p
low	651 FPS	649 FPS
medium	651 FPS	649 FPS
high	651 FPS	649 FPS
ultra	641 FPS	649 FPS
1440p
low	651 FPS	649 FPS
medium	651 FPS	649 FPS
high	593 FPS	632 FPS
ultra	511 FPS	521 FPS
4K
low	526 FPS	634 FPS
medium	473 FPS	552 FPS
high	426 FPS	476 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	397 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 and Xeon E7-8880 v2

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,054 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E7-8880 v2

The Xeon E7-8880 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: 25,966 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E7-8880 v2 offers 15 cores / 30 threads — the Xeon E7-8880 v2 has 7 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-8880 v2 — a 39% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is built on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 26,054 against the Xeon E7-8880 v2's 25,966 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-8880 v2.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon E7-8880 v2
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	15 / 30+88%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+48%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+36%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	37.5 MB+17%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	—
Process	7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (2020−2025)	—
PassMark	26,054	25,966

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7-8880 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.