Xeon E-2278G
VS
Ryzen 5 7535U

Xeon E-2278G vs Ryzen 5 7535U

Intel

Xeon E-2278G

8 Cores16 Thrd80 WWMax: 5 GHz2019
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 7535U

6 Cores12 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.55 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 Xeon E-2278G

#115
Xeon W-1370
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
106%
#119
Xeon 6505P
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
104%
#127
Xeon E-2278G
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#130
EPYC 9115
MSRP: $726|Avg: $726
99%
#131
EPYC 74F3
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7535U

#142
Ryzen 5 7535U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
98%
#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2278G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon E-2278GRyzen 5 7535U
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 7535U ($0), 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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon E-2278GRyzen 5 7535U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2278G and Ryzen 5 7535U

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen 5 7535U

The Ryzen 5 7535U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.55 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 16,926 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon E-2278G packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7535U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E-2278G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2278G versus 4.55 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7535U — a 9.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2278G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon E-2278G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7535U uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2278G scores 16,825 against the Ryzen 5 7535U's 16,926 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 7535U. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureXeon E-2278GRyzen 5 7535U
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+33%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
5 GHz+10%
4.55 GHz
Base Clock
3.4 GHz+17%
2.9 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
512K (per core)+100%
Process
14 nm
6 nm-57%
Architecture
Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
PassMark
16,825
16,926
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2278G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7535U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E-2278GRyzen 5 7535U
Socket
LGA1151
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Xeon E-2278G) / not specified (Ryzen 5 7535U). The Xeon E-2278G includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics P630), while the Ryzen 5 7535U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E-2278G targets Server.

FeatureXeon E-2278GRyzen 5 7535U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics P630
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x / VT-d / EPT
Target Use
Server