Core i5-11400F vs Xeon E-2378
Core i5-11400F
Xeon E-2378
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11400F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2378
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-11400F | Xeon E-2378 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($110) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($562) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-11400F | Xeon E-2378 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+406%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($110) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($562) |
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 i5-11400F and Xeon E-2378
Core i5-11400F
The Core i5-11400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 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. Passmark benchmark score: 16,902 points. Launch price was $157.
Xeon E-2378
The Xeon E-2378 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 17,069 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-11400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E-2378 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E-2378 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11400F versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2378 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2378 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-11400F uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2378 uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11400F scores 16,902 against the Xeon E-2378's 17,069 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E-2378. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,000 vs 1,821, a 9.4% lead for the Core i5-11400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 7,600 vs 9,986 (27.1% advantage for the Xeon E-2378). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11400F vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2378.
| Feature | Core i5-11400F | Xeon E-2378 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.8 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Rocket Lake-E (2021) |
| PassMark | 16,902 | 17,069 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,000+10% | 1,821 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,600 | 9,986+31% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1200 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: B560,Z590 (Core i5-11400F) and C252,C256 (Xeon E-2378).
| Feature | Core i5-11400F | Xeon E-2378 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11400F) vs Yes (Xeon E-2378). Primary use case: Core i5-11400F targets Mainstream Desktop.
| Feature | Core i5-11400F | Xeon E-2378 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | Yes |
| Target Use | Mainstream Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-11400F launched at $157 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2378 debuted at $362. At current prices ($110 vs $562), the Core i5-11400F is $452 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-11400F delivers 153.7 pts/$ vs 30.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2378 — making the Core i5-11400F the 134% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-11400F | Xeon E-2378 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $157-57% | $362 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110-80% | $562 |
| Performance per Dollar | 153.7+406% | 30.4 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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