Which is better for video editing and 3D rendering?

The Threadripper 7960X. Its 24 cores, 5.3 GHz boost and DDR5 memory are far ahead of a 15-core 2.8 GHz server chip from 2014.

Can I put the Xeon E7-8880L v2 in a normal desktop board?

No. It uses Socket R LGA-2011 and is listed for the HP ProLiant DL580 Gen8 only. The Threadripper needs an sTR5 board instead.

Which uses less power?

The Xeon, at 105 W TDP versus 350 W for the Threadripper. The Threadripper needs a much larger cooler and power supply.

Is the Threadripper 7960X worth the extra cost?

For new builds, yes, because it is the only one of the two you can buy into a current platform. The Xeon only makes sense as a cheap replacement part for an existing DL580 Gen8.

Does either chip have integrated graphics?

No. The Threadripper explicitly requires a discrete graphics card, and the Xeon is a server part with no integrated graphics.

Which lasts longer as a platform?

The Threadripper. sTR5 is current and supported, while LGA-2011 and the DL580 Gen8 are long out of production.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X vs Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2

For a new workstation build, buy the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. It is a current sTR5 platform chip with 24 cores, DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, while the Xeon E7-8880L v2 is a 2014-era LGA-2011 server part that only fits specific HP ProLiant DL580 Gen8 servers. No current prices were provided for either chip, so compare live store prices on this page before deciding.

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