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Xeon E-2278GEL
Ryzen 5 1600
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. The Xeon E-2278GEL is positioned at rank 279 and the Ryzen 5 1600 is on rank 378, so the Xeon E-2278GEL offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2278GEL
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 1600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2278GEL | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($144) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2278GEL | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($144) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2278GEL and Ryzen 5 1600
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 5 1600
The Ryzen 5 1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,261 points. Launch price was $219.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2278GEL packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 1600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E-2278GEL has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E-2278GEL versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1600 — a 8% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2278GEL (base: 2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E-2278GEL uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 1600 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2278GEL scores 12,024 against the Ryzen 5 1600's 12,261 — a 2% lead for the Ryzen 5 1600. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E-2278GEL | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+8% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 12,024 | 12,261+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2278GEL uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 1600 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2278GEL | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
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