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Overview

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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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon E7-8880 v2 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon E7-8880 v2 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E7-8880 v2 is a 15-core / 30-thread processor, manufactured on a 22 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.1 GHz from a base frequency of 2.5 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 37.5 MB of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 25,966, placing it in the High-End performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Xeon E7-8880 v2
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	15C / 30T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	3.1 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.5 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	22 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	37.5 MB
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	8 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	73 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	25,966

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E7-8880 v2 fits into the LGA2011 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 memory.

Specification	Xeon E7-8880 v2
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	server
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA2011
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	8

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Power & Cooling

The Xeon E7-8880 v2 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 130 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Xeon E7-8880 v2
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	130 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	73 °C

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #543 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Xeon E7-8880 v2
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$800
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#543
Release DateLaunch date	2015-01-01
Release Year	2014
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel