CPU
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Xeon E-2378
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2378
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2378 | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($562) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2378 | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+272%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($562) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
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 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
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.
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,959 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E-2378 and Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2378 versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X — a 15.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2378 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E-2378 uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2378 scores 17,069 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X's 16,959 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E-2378. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,821 vs 1,255, a 36.8% lead for the Xeon E-2378 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,986 vs 6,243 (46.1% advantage for the Xeon E-2378). Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E-2378 | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+17% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-E (2021) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 17,069 | 16,959 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 9,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,821+45% | 1,255 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,986+60% | 6,243 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2378 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. 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 X470,B450,X370,B350,A320 (Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X).
| Feature | Xeon E-2378 | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon E-2378 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon E-2378) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X targets Workstation.
| Feature | Xeon E-2378 | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2378 launched at $362 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X debuted at $329. At current prices ($562 vs $150), the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X is $412 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2378 delivers 30.4 pts/$ vs 113.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X the 115.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2378 | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $362 | $329-9% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $562 | $150-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.4 | 113.1+272% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2018 |
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