CPU
GPU
Xeon E-2378G
Core i7-11850HE
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-2378G
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11850HE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2378G | Core i7-11850HE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2378G | Core i7-11850HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) |
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-2378G and Core i7-11850HE
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.
Core i7-11850HE
The Core i7-11850HE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 August 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,365 points. Launch price was $400.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E-2378G and Core i7-11850HE share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2378G versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-11850HE — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2378G (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E-2378G uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-11850HE uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2378G scores 21,153 against the Core i7-11850HE's 21,365 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-11850HE. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2378G vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11850HE.
| Feature | Xeon E-2378G | Core i7-11850HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+9% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+33% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-E (2021) | Tiger Lake-H (2021) |
| PassMark | 21,153 | 21,365+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,984 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2378G uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-11850HE uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2378G | Core i7-11850HE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA1787 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2378G) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11850HE). The Core i7-11850HE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Xeon E-2378G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11850HE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-11850HE rivals Ryzen Embedded V3000.
| Feature | Xeon E-2378G | Core i7-11850HE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Embedded/Industrial |
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