Xeon E-2278G vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Xeon E-2278G
Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
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 Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2278G | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2278G | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
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.
Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,830 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E-2278G and Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2278G versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2278G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon E-2278G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U uses Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2278G scores 16,825 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U's 16,830 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E-2278G | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+14% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+79% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) |
| PassMark | 16,825 | 16,830 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,203 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,478 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2278G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Xeon E-2278G 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: 16 (Xeon E-2278G) vs 8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U) — the Xeon E-2278G offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C242,C246 (Xeon E-2278G) and Socket FP6 (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U).
| Feature | Xeon E-2278G | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Xeon E-2278G) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics P630 (Xeon E-2278G) and Radeon Vega 8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E-2278G targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E-2278G | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics P630 | Radeon Vega 8 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x / VT-d / EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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