Athlon X4 880K

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon X4 880K

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Athlon X4 880K based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,628 Rank: 1168
Rank Name Score Visual
1164 Core i7-970 4,632
+0.1%
1165 Xeon L5639 4,631
+0.1%
1166 A10-9700E 4,631
+0.1%
1167 Core i5-4350U 4,631
+0.1%
1168 Athlon X4 880K 4,628
1169 Core i5-2400S 4,627
+-0%
1170 Core i5-4200M 4,627
+-0%
1171 Core i5-6200U 4,623
-0.1%
1172 Core i7 960 4,622
-0.1%
1173 Core i3-3210 4,622
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon X4 880K based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,557 Rank: 1151
Rank Name Score Visual
1147 Core i3-1000NG4 4,560
+0.1%
1148 Athlon PRO 200GE 4,558
+0%
1149 Xeon X3430 4,558
+0%
1150 A12-9800 4,557
+0%
1151 Athlon X4 880K 4,557
1152 Core 2 Duo T5800 4,557
+0%
1153 Xeon E3-1265L v2 4,553
-0.1%
1154 Xeon W3530 4,552
-0.1%
1155 Core i5-2560M 4,551
-0.1%
1156 Core i5-4300M 4,550
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon X4 880K based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,675 Rank: 1163
Rank Name Score Visual
1159 Xeon D-1539 4,681
+0.1%
1160 Athlon PRO 3045B 4,677
+0%
1161 Core i7-5500U 4,676
+0%
1162 Xeon D-1602 4,675
+0%
1163 Athlon X4 880K 4,675
1164 Core i5-2310 4,674
+-0%
1165 Core i3-2130 4,673
+-0%
1166 A6-9500 4,670
-0.1%
1167 Xeon E3-1270 4,670
-0.1%
1168 Core i5-2510E 4,669
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Athlon X4 880K based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,595 Rank: 973
Rank Name Score Visual
969 Pentium Gold G5620 4,597
+0%
970 Core i7-2760QM 4,597
+0%
971 Core i7-930 4,597
+0%
972 Core i3-7350K 4,596
+0%
973 Athlon X4 880K 4,595
974 Xeon X5470 4,595
+0%
975 Core i3-7320 4,594
+-0%
976 Xeon E3-1225 4,594
+-0%
977 Xeon X3450 4,593
+-0%
978 A10-7890K 4,593
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon X4 880K based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,558 Rank: 1029
Rank Name Score Visual
1025 Pentium 6805 4,560
+0%
1026 Core i3-6100 4,559
+0%
1027 Phenom II X4 B65 4,559
+0%
1028 Core i7-7567U 4,558
+0%
1029 Athlon X4 880K 4,558
1030 Core i5-6400T 4,557
+-0%
1031 Pentium G4600 4,557
+-0%
1032 Xeon E5540 4,557
+-0%
1033 Core i3-4370 4,556
+-0%
1034 A12-9800 4,556
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon X4 880K based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,550 Rank: 1106
Rank Name Score Visual
1102 Core m3-8100Y 4,551
+0%
1103 Core i3-6157U 4,550
+0%
1104 Core i3-3250 4,550
+0%
1105 Core i7-3540M 4,550
+0%
1106 Athlon X4 880K 4,550
1107 Core i5-4210M 4,550
+0%
1108 Core i3-7100U 4,550
+0%
1109 Xeon L5638 4,550
+0%
1110 Core i3-2125 4,549
+-0%
1111 Xeon L5520 4,549
+-0%

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Athlon X4 880K Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Athlon X4 880K remains a notable entry in the budget desktop processor space, though its relevance has diminished significantly due to its age. Launched in December 2015, this four-core CPU is based on AMD's Godaveri microarchitecture and was built on a 28 nm process node. Despite being over eight years old, it continues to serve as a low-cost option for basic computing tasks and entry-level systems, particularly in markets where cost efficiency is prioritized over raw performance.

The Athlon X4 880K operates at a base frequency of 2.8 GHz and can boost up to 3.6 GHz under optimal conditions, with a TDP of 95 W. It supports DDR3 memory up to 2133 MT/s in dual-channel mode and features a maximum memory capacity of 768 GB across four channels. The processor supports PCIe 3.0 with up to 40 lanes, though it is limited to x4, x8, and x16 configurations. It uses the FM2+ socket and is designed for the desktop market segment, targeting users who require basic processing power without the need for high-end graphics or compute capabilities.

In terms of integrated graphics, the Athlon X4 880K does not include a GPU, requiring a discrete graphics card for display output. This absence makes it unsuitable for systems where integrated graphics are essential, such as home theater PCs or lightweight multimedia devices. However, the processor does support a range of instruction sets including SSE, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V, providing solid support for modern software and virtualization tasks.

Benchmark results place the Athlon X4 880K with an overall score of 4628, ranking it #1168 out of 2060 processors in the Passmark database. It scores 4675 in single-core performance and 4557 in multicore performance, indicating that its single-threaded capabilities are relatively competitive for its generation, though its multicore performance lags behind modern CPUs. In the top 50 overall performance list, the Athlon X4 880K is far behind leaders like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which scores over 9,400, underscoring the significant performance gap between this older design and current high-end offerings.

When compared to its peers, the Athlon X4 880K performs similarly to older Intel Core i5 and i7 models from the early 2010s, such as the Core i5-2400S and Core i7-870, which have comparable single-core and multicore scores. However, it trails behind more recent budget and mid-tier CPUs like the Athlon PRO 200GE and Core i3-1000NG4, which offer better efficiency and performance per watt. While it may still be suitable for light office use, web browsing, or retro gaming, it is no longer viable for modern applications, content creation, or gaming at higher settings.

In conclusion, the Athlon X4 880K serves as a relic of its era—capable of handling basic workloads but constrained by its age and lack of modern features. Its primary use case today is in budget builds, second-hand systems, or as a replacement processor in older motherboards where upgrading to a more powerful CPU is not feasible. For users seeking performance beyond this level, even mid-range modern CPUs offer vastly superior capabilities.
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AMD Athlon X4 880K

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon X4 880K
Model Number: E5-2680V2
Cores: 10
Threads: 20
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 40x (unlocked)
Core Name: Godaveri
Socket: FCLGA2011
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 115 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866
Memory Channels: 4
Maximum Memory: 1 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 59.7 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 40
PCIe Configuration: x4, x8, x16

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 245 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 FMA3 AES CLMUL F16C x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a FMA4 AMD-V TSX Flex Memory FMA 3DNow! TBM XOP
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