CPU
GPU
Core i5-10400
Xeon E-2278GEL
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2278GEL
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-10400 | Xeon E-2278GEL |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-10400 | Xeon E-2278GEL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400 and Xeon E-2278GEL
Core i5-10400
The Core i5-10400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 11,988 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E-2278GEL
The Xeon E-2278GEL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,024 points. Launch price was $519.
Processing Power
The Core i5-10400 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E-2278GEL offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E-2278GEL has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E-2278GEL — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-10400 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2278GEL uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400 scores 11,988 against the Xeon E-2278GEL's 12,024 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E-2278GEL. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400 vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2278GEL.
| Feature | Core i5-10400 | Xeon E-2278GEL |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+10% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+45% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 11,988 | 12,024 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 8,313 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,600 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-10400 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2278GEL uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-10400 | Xeon E-2278GEL |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10400) / not specified (Xeon E-2278GEL). The Core i5-10400 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E-2278GEL requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10400 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400 rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Core i5-10400 | Xeon E-2278GEL |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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