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Intel Xeon E7-8880 v3 @ 2.30GHz

Explore Intel Xeon E7-8880 v3 @ 2.30GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
5.6/ 10
Technical rating

Good

Intel Xeon E7-8880 v3 @ 2.30GHz is a Server processor with 18 cores and 36 threads. It runs at 2.3 GHz and boosts up to 3.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 18244 and a single-thread rating of 1612. Its stated TDP is 150 W.

CPU Mark18,244
1 samples
Single Thread1,612
Overall rank#1,159
of 6,054
Reference price$133.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Good
5.6Good

Intel Xeon E7-8880 v3 @ 2.30GHz is a Server processor with 18 cores and 36 threads. It runs at 2.3 GHz and boosts up to 3.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 18244 and a single-thread rating of 1612. Its stated TDP is 150 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E7-8880 v3 @ 2.30GHz is a Server released in 2016. Recorded specifications include 18 cores and 36 threads, up to 3.10 GHz turbo, a 150 W reference TDP, a 18,244 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 18,244 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,612 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA2011-1. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR4-1333. The 150 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon E7-8880 v3 @ 2.30GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 18 cores and 36 threads, up to 3.10 GHz turbo, a 150 W reference TDP, a 18,244 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E7-8880 v3 @ 2.30GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Xeon E7-8880 v3 @ 2.30GHz?

Start with LGA2011-1 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Xeon E7-8880 v3 @ 2.30GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 150 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Xeon Silver 4509YIntel18,337 points
02Intel Xeon W-3225 @ 3.70GHzIntel18,251 points
03Intel Xeon E7-8880 v3 @ 2.30GHzThis CPU18,244 points
04Intel Xeon Gold 5120 @ 2.20GHzIntel18,243 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon W-3225 @ 3.70GHzIntel2,357 points
02Intel Xeon Silver 4509YIntel2,139 points
05Intel Xeon E7-8880 v3 @ 2.30GHzThis CPU1,612 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02Intel Xeon Silver 4509YIntel146.7 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon E7-8880 v3 @ 2.30GHzThis CPU121.6 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon W-3225 @ 3.70GHzIntel114.1 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
349,366.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
6,441.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
20,757.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
58.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
42,650.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
85,483.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
625.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
48,360.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2016
SocketLGA2011-1
Cores / threads18 / 36
Base clock2.30 GHz
Max turbo3.10 GHz
TDP150 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4 / DDR3
Official speedDDR4-1333 / DDR3-1066
Maximum capacity5120 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I18 x 32 KB
L1D18 x 32 KB
L218 x 256 KB
L345 MB