Core i5-11500H vs Xeon E-2278GE
Core i5-11500H
Xeon E-2278GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 i5-11500H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2278GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-11500H | Xeon E-2278GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake H45 (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-11500H | Xeon E-2278GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i5-11500H and Xeon E-2278GE
Core i5-11500H
The Core i5-11500H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake H45 (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,669 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon E-2278GE
The Xeon E-2278GE 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,956 points. Launch price was $519.
Processing Power
The Core i5-11500H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E-2278GE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E-2278GE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500H versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2278GE — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2278GE (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-11500H uses the Tiger Lake H45 (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon E-2278GE uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11500H scores 15,669 against the Xeon E-2278GE's 15,956 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon E-2278GE. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11500H vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2278GE.
| Feature | Core i5-11500H | Xeon E-2278GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.3 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake H45 (2021) | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 15,669 | 15,956+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,532 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,801 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,248 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-11500H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2278GE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-11500H | Xeon E-2278GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11500H) / not specified (Xeon E-2278GE). The Core i5-11500H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750 (32 EU)), while the Xeon E-2278GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-11500H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.
| Feature | Core i5-11500H | Xeon E-2278GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 750 (32 EU) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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