Core Ultra 5 228V vs Xeon E-2378

Core Ultra 5 228V

8 Cores8 Thrd17 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2024

Xeon E-2378

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Ultra 5 228V

8 / 8

16,955

0.0%

17,069

+0.7%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 228V

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

107%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

107%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

102%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

101%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

100%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

99%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

95%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2378

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

110%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

110%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

107%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

105%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

105%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

104%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

104%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

103%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

102%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

101%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

100%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

100%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

99%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

99%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

97%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

97%

#237

Xeon w3-2535

MSRP: $739|Avg: $800

96%

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

95%

#240

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

95%

#241

Xeon w5-2555X

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145

95%

#242

Xeon E-2246G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $268

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($562) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2378 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 228V	Xeon E-2378
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($295)	⚠️ Higher cost ($562)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm)	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Ultra 5 228V ($295), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($267 less, 48% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 228V	Xeon E-2378
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+89%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($295)	⚠️ Higher cost ($562)

Performance Check

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 Ultra 5 228V Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2378 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 228V and Xeon E-2378

Core Ultra 5 228V

The Core Ultra 5 228V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,955 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.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 228V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E-2378's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 228V versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2378 — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2378 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 228V uses the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Xeon E-2378 uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 228V scores 16,955 against the Xeon E-2378's 17,069 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E-2378. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,585 vs 1,821, a 34.7% lead for the Core Ultra 5 228V that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,053 vs 9,986 (0.7% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 228V). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 228V vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2378.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 228V	Xeon E-2378
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.8 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.6 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	2.5 MB (per core)+400%	512K (per core)
Process	3 nm-79%	14 nm
Architecture	Lunar Lake (2024)	Rocket Lake-E (2021)
PassMark	16,955	17,069
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,932	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,585+42%	1,821
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,053	9,986

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 228V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2378 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5X-8533 on the Core Ultra 5 228V versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon E-2378 — the Core Ultra 5 228V supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E-2378 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Core Ultra 5 228V) vs 20 (Xeon E-2378) — the Xeon E-2378 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Core Ultra 5 228V) and C252,C256 (Xeon E-2378).

Feature	Core Ultra 5 228V	Xeon E-2378
Socket	FCBGA2833	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5X-8533+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	8	20+150%

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Advanced Features

Only the Xeon E-2378 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support Yes virtualization. The Core Ultra 5 228V includes integrated graphics (Arc 130V), while the Xeon E-2378 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 228V	Xeon E-2378
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Arc 130V	—
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	Yes	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Core Ultra 5 228V launched at $295 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2378 debuted at $362. At current prices ($295 vs $562), the Core Ultra 5 228V is $267 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 5 228V delivers 57.5 pts/$ vs 30.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2378 — making the Core Ultra 5 228V the 61.7% better value option.