Xeon E-2378 vs Core i5-11500
Xeon E-2378
Core i5-11500
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2378
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2378 | Core i5-11500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($562) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2378 | Core i5-11500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+412%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($562) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
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-2378 and Core i5-11500
Xeon E-2378
The Xeon E-2378 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 17,069 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i5-11500
The Core i5-11500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 17,096 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2378 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-11500 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E-2378 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2378 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500 — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2378 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon E-2378 uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-11500 uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2378 scores 17,069 against the Core i5-11500's 17,096 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-11500. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,821 vs 2,064, a 12.5% lead for the Core i5-11500 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,986 vs 8,564 (15.3% advantage for the Xeon E-2378). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2378 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11500.
| Feature | Xeon E-2378 | Core i5-11500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+4% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-E (2021) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 17,069 | 17,096 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 9,883 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,821 | 2,064+13% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,986+17% | 8,564 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1200 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C252,C256 (Xeon E-2378) and H510,B560,Z590,H470,Z490 (Core i5-11500).
| Feature | Xeon E-2378 | Core i5-11500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon E-2378) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11500). The Core i5-11500 includes integrated graphics (UHD 750), while the Xeon E-2378 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-11500 rivals Ryzen 5 5600X.
| Feature | Xeon E-2378 | Core i5-11500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD 750 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2378 launched at $362 MSRP, while the Core i5-11500 debuted at $192. At current prices ($562 vs $110), the Core i5-11500 is $452 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2378 delivers 30.4 pts/$ vs 155.4 pts/$ for the Core i5-11500 — making the Core i5-11500 the 134.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2378 | Core i5-11500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $362 | $192-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $562 | $110-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.4 | 155.4+411% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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