Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs Xeon E-2278G
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Xeon E-2278G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2278G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Xeon E-2278G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($116) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Xeon E-2278G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($116) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon E-2278G
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,829 points. Launch price was $549.
Xeon E-2278G
The Xeon E-2278G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 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: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 16,825 points. Launch price was $494.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon E-2278G share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X versus 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2278G — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2278G (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2278G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X scores 16,829 against the Xeon E-2278G's 16,825 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2278G.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Xeon E-2278G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 5 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 16,829 | 16,825 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2278G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Xeon E-2278G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3r2 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Threadripper 1900X) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Xeon E-2278G). The Xeon E-2278G includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics P630), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E-2278G targets Server.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Xeon E-2278G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | — | Server |
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