Processor 300 vs Xeon E-2478

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E-2478
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 80 Watt
18.78
+316%
Processor 300
2024
2 cores / 4 threads, 46 Watt
4.51

Xeon E-2478 outperforms Processor 300 by a whopping 316% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E-2478 and Processor 300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3201319
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation82.67no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency22.209.27
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (1 year ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$568$82

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E-2478 and Processor 300 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads164
Base clock speed2.8 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate16 GT/sno data
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm10 nm
Die size257 mm2163 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E-2478 and Processor 300 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
SocketFCLGA17001700
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt46 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E-2478 and Processor 300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E-2478 and Processor 300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E-2478 and Processor 300 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E-2478 and Processor 300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 710

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E-2478 and Processor 300.

PCIe version55.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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-2478 18.78
+316%
Processor 300 4.51

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-2478 29827
+317%
Processor 300 7160

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.78 4.51
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 16 4
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 46 Watt

Xeon E-2478 has a 316.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Processor 300, on the other hand, has 73.9% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E-2478 is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor 300 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E-2478 is a server/workstation processor while Processor 300 is a desktop one.


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