Core i9-10910 vs Xeon E-2378G

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i9-10910

2020

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 3W instead of 80W, a 78W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Xeon E-2378G needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $488 MSRP, while Xeon E-2378G mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E-2378G

2021

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,153 vs 21,396).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌3100% higher power demand at 80W vs 2.5W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i9-10910 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i9-10910

2020

Xeon E-2378G

2021

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 3W instead of 80W, a 78W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Xeon E-2378G needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $488 MSRP, while Xeon E-2378G mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,153 vs 21,396).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌3100% higher power demand at 80W vs 2.5W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i9-10910 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-10910 better than Xeon E-2378G?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2378G makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i9-10910 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-10910 is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i9-10910 is the smarter buy today. Core i9-10910 is at an unclear MSRP at $488 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon E-2378G is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 0.6% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (43.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon E-2378G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i9-10910 Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2378G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-10910	Xeon E-2378G
1080p
low	290 FPS	292 FPS
medium	254 FPS	260 FPS
high	214 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	242 FPS	240 FPS
medium	191 FPS	192 FPS
high	157 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	168 FPS	166 FPS
medium	134 FPS	135 FPS
high	103 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	91 FPS

Open Core i9-10910 Open Xeon E-2378G

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-10910	Xeon E-2378G
1080p
low	535 FPS	529 FPS
medium	535 FPS	520 FPS
high	449 FPS	453 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	399 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	529 FPS
medium	498 FPS	484 FPS
high	411 FPS	417 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	353 FPS
4K
low	354 FPS	395 FPS
medium	299 FPS	335 FPS
high	279 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	268 FPS

Open Core i9-10910 Open Xeon E-2378G

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-10910	Xeon E-2378G
1080p
low	535 FPS	529 FPS
medium	535 FPS	529 FPS
high	535 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	535 FPS	529 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	529 FPS
medium	535 FPS	529 FPS
high	535 FPS	514 FPS
ultra	493 FPS	441 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	529 FPS
medium	497 FPS	454 FPS
high	442 FPS	404 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	339 FPS

Open Core i9-10910 Open Xeon E-2378G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-10910	Xeon E-2378G
1080p
low	535 FPS	529 FPS
medium	535 FPS	529 FPS
high	535 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	535 FPS	529 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	529 FPS
medium	535 FPS	529 FPS
high	535 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	535 FPS	529 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	529 FPS
medium	535 FPS	529 FPS
high	510 FPS	503 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	436 FPS

Open Core i9-10910 Open Xeon E-2378G

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-10910 and Xeon E-2378G

Core i9-10910

The Core i9-10910 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 21,396 points. Launch price was $488.

Xeon E-2378G

The Xeon E-2378G 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,153 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-10910 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon E-2378G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-10910 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-10910 versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2378G — a 2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2378G (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i9-10910 uses the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2378G uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10910 scores 21,396 against the Xeon E-2378G's 21,153 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i9-10910. L3 cache: 20 MB on the Core i9-10910 vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2378G.

Feature	Core i9-10910	Xeon E-2378G
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+29%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB+25%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2.5 MB+400%	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-S (2020)	Rocket Lake-E (2021)
PassMark	21,396+1%	21,153

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1200 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i9-10910	Xeon E-2378G
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-10910) / not specified (Xeon E-2378G). The Core i9-10910 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E-2378G requires a dedicated GPU.