CPU
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Xeon E-2278GEL
Ryzen 3 8440U
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. The Xeon E-2278GEL is positioned at rank #279 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2278GEL
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2278GEL | Ryzen 3 8440U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2278GEL | Ryzen 3 8440U |
|---|---|---|
| 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-2278GEL and Ryzen 3 8440U
Xeon E-2278GEL
The Xeon E-2278GEL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 June 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,024 points. Launch price was $519.
Ryzen 3 8440U
The Ryzen 3 8440U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,957 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2278GEL packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 8440U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E-2278GEL has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E-2278GEL versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 8440U — a 18.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 8440U (base: 2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E-2278GEL uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 8440U uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2278GEL scores 12,024 against the Ryzen 3 8440U's 11,957 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E-2278GEL. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2278GEL vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 8440U.
| Feature | Xeon E-2278GEL | Ryzen 3 8440U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.7 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+100% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 12,024 | 11,957 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2278GEL uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 8440U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2278GEL | Ryzen 3 8440U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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