Xeon E-2378G
VS
Core i5-14400T

Xeon E-2378G vs Core i5-14400T

Intel

Xeon E-2378G

8 Cores16 Thrd80 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Core i5-14400T

10 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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-2378G

#59
Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
MSRP: $409|Avg: $450
135%
#60
Xeon Platinum 8571N
MSRP: $599|Avg: $418
135%
#61
Xeon Platinum 8270
MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A
135%
#62
EPYC 4464P
MSRP: $429|Avg: $450
130%
#63
EPYC 4345P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
129%
#64
EPYC 4344P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $314
127%
#65
EPYC 4364P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $334
121%
#66
EPYC 4585PX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $826
119%
#67
EPYC 4545P
MSRP: $549|Avg: $595
117%
#71
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
MSRP: $400|Avg: $343
103%
#72
Xeon E-2378G
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#73
EPYC 4484PX
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
100%
#86
Xeon Platinum 8260
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2378G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon E-2378GCore i5-14400T
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-14400T ($0), 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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon E-2378GCore i5-14400T
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2378G and Core i5-14400T

Intel

Xeon E-2378G

The Xeon E-2378G 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,153 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

Core i5-14400T

The Core i5-14400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,911 points. Launch price was $221.

Processing Power

The Xeon E-2378G packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-14400T offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-14400T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2378G versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-14400T — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2378G (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Xeon E-2378G uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-14400T uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2378G scores 21,153 against the Core i5-14400T's 20,911 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E-2378G. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2378G vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14400T.

FeatureXeon E-2378GCore i5-14400T
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
10 / 16+25%
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz+13%
4.5 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz+87%
1.5 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
20 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process
14 nm
Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture
Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark
21,153+1%
20,911
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2378G uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-14400T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E-2378GCore i5-14400T
Socket
LGA1200
LGA1700
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%