i9-12900TE vs Xeon E-2378G

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E-2378G
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 80 Watt
13.32
Core i9-12900TE
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 35 Watt
22.07
+65.7%

Core i9-12900TE outperforms Xeon E-2378G by an impressive 66% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E-2378G and Core i9-12900TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking557235
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency15.7659.68
Architecture codenameRocket Lake-E (2021)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date8 September 2021 (3 years ago)4 January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E-2378G and Core i9-12900TE 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1624
Base clock speed2.8 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data215 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E-2378G and Core i9-12900TE 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
SocketFCLGA12001700
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E-2378G and Core i9-12900TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Xeon E-2378G and Core i9-12900TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
SGXYes with Intel® SPSno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E-2378G and Core i9-12900TE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E-2378G and Core i9-12900TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics P750Intel UHD Graphics 770
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-2378G and Core i9-12900TE integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported1no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E-2378G and Core i9-12900TE 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-2378G and Core i9-12900TE integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E-2378G and Core i9-12900TE.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes4420

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-2378G 13.32
i9-12900TE 22.07
+65.7%

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-2378G 21153
i9-12900TE 35057
+65.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.32 22.07
Integrated graphics card 4.56 6.15
Recency 8 September 2021 4 January 2022
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 35 Watt

i9-12900TE has a 65.7% higher aggregate performance score, 34.9% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 months, 100% more physical cores and 50% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 128.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-12900TE is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E-2378G in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E-2378G is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-12900TE is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E-2378G and Core i9-12900TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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