Xeon E-2378 vs Core Ultra 5 228V

Xeon E-2378

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2021

Core Ultra 5 228V

8 Cores8 Thrd17 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E-2378

8 / 16

17,069

+0.7%

16,955

0.0%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2378

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

110%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

110%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

107%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

105%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

105%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

104%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

104%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

103%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

102%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

101%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

100%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

100%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

99%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

99%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

97%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

97%

#237

Xeon w3-2535

MSRP: $739|Avg: $800

96%

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

95%

#240

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

95%

#241

Xeon w5-2555X

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145

95%

#242

Xeon E-2246G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $268

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 228V

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

107%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

107%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

102%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

101%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

100%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

99%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

95%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($562) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2378 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E-2378	Core Ultra 5 228V
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($562)	✅ More affordable ($295)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Ultra 5 228V ($295), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($267 less, 48% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E-2378	Core Ultra 5 228V
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+89%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($562)	✅ More affordable ($295)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon E-2378 Benchmark Check

Core Ultra 5 228V Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2378 and Core Ultra 5 228V

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 Ultra 5 228V

The Core Ultra 5 228V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,955 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E-2378 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the Core Ultra 5 228V's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2378 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 228V — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2378 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E-2378 uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 228V uses Lunar Lake (2024) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2378 scores 17,069 against the Core Ultra 5 228V's 16,955 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E-2378. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,821 vs 2,585, a 34.7% lead for the Core Ultra 5 228V that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,986 vs 10,053 (0.7% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 228V). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2378 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 228V.

Feature	Xeon E-2378	Core Ultra 5 228V
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 8
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+7%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+24%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+100%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2.5 MB (per core)+400%
Process	14 nm	3 nm-79%
Architecture	Rocket Lake-E (2021)	Lunar Lake (2024)
PassMark	17,069	16,955
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,932
Geekbench 6 Single	1,821	2,585+42%
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,986	10,053

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2378 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 5 228V uses FCBGA2833 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon E-2378 versus LPDDR5X-8533 on the Core Ultra 5 228V — the Core Ultra 5 228V supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E-2378 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: 20 (Xeon E-2378) vs 8 (Core Ultra 5 228V) — the Xeon E-2378 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C252,C256 (Xeon E-2378) and SoC (Core Ultra 5 228V).

Feature	Xeon E-2378	Core Ultra 5 228V
Socket	LGA1200	FCBGA2833
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	LPDDR5X-8533+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+300%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	20+150%	8

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Advanced Features

Only the Xeon E-2378 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support Yes virtualization. The Core Ultra 5 228V includes integrated graphics (Arc 130V), while the Xeon E-2378 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Xeon E-2378	Core Ultra 5 228V
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Arc 130V
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	Yes	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E-2378 launched at $362 MSRP, while the Core Ultra 5 228V debuted at $295. At current prices ($562 vs $295), the Core Ultra 5 228V is $267 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2378 delivers 30.4 pts/$ vs 57.5 pts/$ for the Core Ultra 5 228V — making the Core Ultra 5 228V the 61.7% better value option.