Core i5-11500B vs Xeon E-2378
Core i5-11500B
Xeon E-2378
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 i5-11500B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2378
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-11500B | Xeon E-2378 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($185) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($562) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-11500B | Xeon E-2378 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+204%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($185) | ⚠️ 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 i5-11500B and Xeon E-2378
Core i5-11500B
The Core i5-11500B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. L2 cache: 7.5 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,075 points. Launch price was $299.
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 i5-11500B 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 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500B versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2378 — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2378 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-11500B uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E-2378 uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11500B scores 17,075 against the Xeon E-2378's 17,069 — a 0% lead for the Core i5-11500B. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core i5-11500B vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2378.
| Feature | Core i5-11500B | Xeon E-2378 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.8 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+27% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 7.5 MB+1400% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Rocket Lake-E (2021) |
| PassMark | 17,075 | 17,069 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,821 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,986 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-11500B uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2378 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. 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.
| Feature | Core i5-11500B | Xeon E-2378 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | 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 i5-11500B) vs Yes (Xeon E-2378). The Core i5-11500B includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 32EU), while the Xeon E-2378 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500B targets Desktop / Mini PC.
| Feature | Core i5-11500B | Xeon E-2378 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 32EU | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | Yes |
| Target Use | Desktop / Mini PC | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-11500B launched at $185 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2378 debuted at $362. At current prices ($185 vs $562), the Core i5-11500B is $377 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-11500B delivers 92.3 pts/$ vs 30.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2378 — making the Core i5-11500B the 101% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-11500B | Xeon E-2378 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $185-49% | $362 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $185-67% | $562 |
| Performance per Dollar | 92.3+204% | 30.4 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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