Xeon E-2278G vs Core i5-11400
Xeon E-2278G
Core i5-11400
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2278G
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2278G | Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($141) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2278G | Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($141) |
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 Xeon E-2278G and Core i5-11400
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.
Core i5-11400
The Core i5-11400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,670 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2278G packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-11400 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E-2278G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2278G versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11400 — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2278G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E-2278G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-11400 uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2278G scores 16,825 against the Core i5-11400's 16,670 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E-2278G. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2278G vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11400.
| Feature | Xeon E-2278G | Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+14% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+31% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 16,825 | 16,670 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 10,350 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,960 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,260 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2278G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-11400 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Xeon E-2278G) vs 20 (Core i5-11400) — the Core i5-11400 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C242,C246 (Xeon E-2278G) and B560,Z590 (Core i5-11400).
| Feature | Xeon E-2278G | Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i5-11400 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Xeon E-2278G) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11400). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics P630 (Xeon E-2278G) and Intel UHD Graphics 730 (Core i5-11400) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E-2278G targets Server, Core i5-11400 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400 rivals Ryzen 5 5600X.
| Feature | Xeon E-2278G | Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics P630 | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x / VT-d / EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server | Mainstream Desktop |
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