Xeon E-2478 vs E-2374G

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E-2374G
2021
4 cores / 8 threads, 80 Watt
8.57
Xeon E-2478
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 80 Watt
18.78
+119%

Xeon E-2478 outperforms Xeon E-2374G by a whopping 119% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E-2374G and Xeon E-2478 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking890319
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data82.67
Market segmentServerServer
Power efficiency10.1422.23
Architecture codenameRocket Lake-E (2021)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date8 September 2021 (3 years ago)14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$568

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E-2374G and Xeon E-2478 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s16 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E-2374G and Xeon E-2478 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E-2374G and Xeon E-2478. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+

Security technologies

Xeon E-2374G and Xeon E-2478 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
SGXYes with Intel® SPSno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E-2374G and Xeon E-2478 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E-2374G and Xeon E-2478. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics P750N/A
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E-2374G and Xeon E-2478 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported1no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E-2374G and Xeon E-2478 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @60 Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E-2374G and Xeon E-2478 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E-2374G and Xeon E-2478.

PCIe version4.05
PCI Express lanes4416

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon E-2374G 8.57
Xeon E-2478 18.78
+119%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon E-2374G 13607
Xeon E-2478 29827
+119%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.57 18.78
Recency 8 September 2021 14 December 2023
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16

Xeon E-2478 has a 119.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Xeon E-2478 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E-2374G in performance tests.


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