Intel Xeon E7-8880 v4
Also called intel xeon e7-8880 v4, xeon e7-8880 v4, e7-8880v4, xeon-e7-8880-v4
Intel Xeon E7 server processor on Broadwell, with 22 cores and 44 threads and 55 MB L3 at 150 W TDP on a 14 nm process addressing up to 3 GB and no integrated graphics.
What you need to know
Intel Xeon E7-8880 v4 is a legacy server cpu.
Intel Xeon E7-8880 v4 launched in April 1, 2016., It has 22 cores and 44 threads on Broadwell, dropping into the FCLGA2011 socket. Treat the spec table as the facts. Age alone does not tell you to throw it out.
- Still good?
- Only if the workload is light
- Product age
- 10 years old
- Upgrade pressure
- Moderate
What this hardware means today
Age and usefulness are not the same number. This page keeps them separate.
- Performance today
- Average. Average for the class when RAM, storage, and the GPU keep up.
- Product age 10 years old
- Legacy. Launched April 1, 2016. Newer platforms exist. That does not make this chip unusable by itself.
- Support status
- Supported. Current Windows and current applications still run on this class of CPU. Platform BIOS support depends on the motherboard or laptop vendor.
- Upgrade pressure
- Moderate. Upgrade pressure comes from platform features and specific CPU-bound work, not from the chip being unusable.
Where does it sit?
Broadwell sits on Intel's recent Core timeline. Later desktop branding moved toward Core Ultra.
Performance context
These are qualitative readings, not a fake 8.7 out of 10. Workload still wins.
Gaming: Poor fit
Not the job. Use a desktop or workstation part if games are the point.
Productivity: Average
22 cores cover office, browser, and compile work in this class.
Multithreaded workloads: Very Good
44 threads. Heavy encodes still scale further on higher-core parts.
General use: Good
Everyday Windows use is not where most people notice this SKU first.
Efficiency: Average
Rated 150 W base power. That is a platform number, not a promise about your cooler.
Should you upgrade?
Probably not based on CPU performance alone.
Upgrade makes more sense if
- Your workload is strongly CPU limited
- You need a newer platform for memory, I/O, or chipset features
- You need substantially more multicore performance
- You need newer connectivity that your current board cannot offer
Upgrade makes less sense if
- The GPU is the real bottleneck
- Current applications are already responsive
- The CPU rarely limits your workload
Specifications
Figures below follow the Feex Hardware Database record for this SKU. Fields without a recorded value are omitted.
Processor
Intel Xeon E7-8880 v4 is built on Broadwell using a 14 nm process.
| Manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Xeon E7 |
| Architecture | Broadwell |
| Generation | Intel Xeon Processor E7 v4 Family |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Segment | Server |
Cores and threads
Intel Xeon E7-8880 v4 has 22 cores and 44 threads.
| Cores | 22 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 44 |
Clock speeds
Base clock is 2.2 GHz. Boost reaches 3.3 GHz.
| Base frequency | 2.2 GHz |
|---|---|
| Max boost | 3.3 GHz |
Cache
Cache on this sheet is 55 MB L3.
| L3 cache | 55 MB |
|---|---|
| Total cache | 55 MB |
Memory
Intel Xeon E7-8880 v4 addresses 3 GB across 4 memory channels.
| Supported types | DDR4, DDR3 |
|---|---|
| Max capacity | 3 GB |
| Channels | 4 |
Package and power
Intel Xeon E7-8880 v4 uses the FCLGA2011 socket and a 150 W TDP.
| Socket | FCLGA2011 |
|---|---|
| TDP | 150 W |
| PCIe | Revision 3.0, 32 lanes |
Integrated graphics
Intel Xeon E7-8880 v4 does not include integrated graphics.
| Integrated graphics | None |
|---|
Market
Intel Xeon E7-8880 v4 launched April 1, 2016 at USD 5895 (suggested price at launch).
| Launch date | April 1, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Launch MSRP | USD 5895 (suggested price at launch) |
| Model | E7-8880V4 |
Features
Intel Xeon E7-8880 v4 records 6 instruction sets on this sheet.
| Instruction sets | AMXAVX-512AVX2AVXAVX-VNNI64-bit (x86-64) |
|---|---|
| Security | Execute Disable (NX)Hardware RNGOS GuardSGXTrusted Execution |
| Virtualization | Extended Page Tables (EPT)VT-d (DMA Remapping)VT-x (Hardware Virtualization) |
| AI acceleration | AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions)Deep Learning Boost |
Compatibility
| Socket | FCLGA2011 |
|---|---|
| Board | A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Check the motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision. |
| Memory | DDR4, DDR3, up to 3 GB |
| Graphics | Requires a discrete GPU. This SKU has no iGPU. |
A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Boards often need a BIOS update before a newer chip in the same socket will post.
Cooler clearance, VRM quality, and power limits matter as much as the socket name.
Do not expect a display from the motherboard video ports. This SKU has no integrated graphics.
No display after install
This SKU has no integrated graphics. A machine with no discrete GPU will not show a picture. That is expected, not a dead CPU.
Sources and verification
Reviewed by Feex editorial. Last verified August 2026 Status: Partially Verified. How we research.
- Feex Hardware Database · Specification source used for this sheet. CC BY 4.0.
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