Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 | Intel Core i7-3930K | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon E7-8880L v2 or Intel Core i7-3930K - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 has 15 cores with 30 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. Up to 1536 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 was released in Q1/2014. The Intel Core i7-3930K has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-3930K was released in Q4/2011. |
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Intel Xeon E7 (20) | Family | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) |
Intel Xeon E7 v2 (20) | CPU group | Intel Core i 3000X (4) |
4 | Generation | 3 |
Ivy Bridge EX | Architecture | Sandy Bridge E |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 has 15 CPU cores and can calculate 30 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 is 2.20 GHz (2.80 GHz) while the Intel Core i7-3930K has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3930K is at 3.20 GHz (3.80 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3930K |
15 | Cores | 6 |
30 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
2.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.80 GHz |
2.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 can use up to 1536 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-3930K supports up to 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3930K |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
1536 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
38.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 is 105 W, while the Intel Core i7-3930K has a TDP of 130 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3930K |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 130 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 is manufactured in 22 nm and has 38.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i7-3930K is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3930K |
22 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
LGA 2011 | Socket | LGA 2011 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2014 | Release date | Q4/2011 |
4200 $ | Release price | 480 $ |
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Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2
15C 30T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2
15C 30T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2
15C 30T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2
15C 30T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2
15C 30T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2
15C 30T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2
15C 30T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2
15C 30T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2
15C 30T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2
15C 30T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2
15C 30T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 | Intel Core i7-3930K |
Unknown | Unknown |