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Xeon E-2278G
Core i7-1260P
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 Xeon E-2278G
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1260P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2278G | Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($432) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2278G | Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($432) |
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 i7-1260P
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 i7-1260P
The Core i7-1260P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,592 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2278G packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-1260P offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-1260P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2278G versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-1260P — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2278G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E-2278G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-1260P uses Alder Lake-P (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2278G scores 16,825 against the Core i7-1260P's 16,592 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon E-2278G. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2278G vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i7-1260P.
| Feature | Xeon E-2278G | Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 16+50% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+6% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+62% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 18 MB (total)+13% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Alder Lake-P (2022) |
| PassMark | 16,825+1% | 16,592 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,424 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,532 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2278G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1260P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Xeon E-2278G versus DDR5-4800 on the Core i7-1260P — the Core i7-1260P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E-2278G supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Xeon E-2278G) vs 20 (Core i7-1260P) — the Core i7-1260P offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C242,C246 (Xeon E-2278G) and Adler Lake-P PCH (Core i7-1260P).
| Feature | Xeon E-2278G | Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Xeon E-2278G) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-1260P). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics P630 (Xeon E-2278G) and Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU (Core i7-1260P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E-2278G targets Server, Core i7-1260P targets High Performance Laptop.
| Feature | Xeon E-2278G | Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics P630 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x / VT-d / EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server | High Performance Laptop |
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