CPU
GPU
Xeon E-2278GEL
Ryzen Z2 Go
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 Z2 Go is on rank 935, 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 Z2 Go
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2278GEL | Ryzen Z2 Go |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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 (2025) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2278GEL | Ryzen Z2 Go |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Z2 Go
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 Z2 Go
The Ryzen Z2 Go is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Rembrandt R (2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 8 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 12,188 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2278GEL packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Z2 Go 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 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Z2 Go — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z2 Go (base: 2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E-2278GEL uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Z2 Go uses Rembrandt R (2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2278GEL scores 12,024 against the Ryzen Z2 Go's 12,188 — a 1.4% lead for the Ryzen Z2 Go. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2278GEL vs 8 MB on the Ryzen Z2 Go.
| Feature | Xeon E-2278GEL | Ryzen Z2 Go |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.3 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+100% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm | 6 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Rembrandt R (2025) |
| PassMark | 12,024 | 12,188+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 5,802 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,842 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 6,073 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2278GEL) / SVM (Ryzen Z2 Go). The Ryzen Z2 Go includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Xeon E-2278GEL requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen Z2 Go targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen Z2 Go rivals Core Ultra 5 135U.
| Feature | Xeon E-2278GEL | Ryzen Z2 Go |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 680M |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | SVM |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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