Xeon E-2378G vs Xeon E5-2673 v4

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 Xeon E5-2673 v4

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

352%

#1

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

3%

#2

Xeon E5-2673 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

7%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

6%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

6%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

6%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

66%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

59%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

46%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

45%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon E-2378G (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E-2378G	Xeon E5-2673 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2673 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E-2378G	Xeon E5-2673 v4
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.

Xeon E-2378G Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2673 v4 Benchmark Check

Loading...

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2378G and Xeon E5-2673 v4

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.

Xeon E5-2673 v4

The Xeon E5-2673 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 50 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,277 points. Launch price was $800.

⚡

Processing Power

The Xeon E-2378G packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2673 v4 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon E5-2673 v4 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2378G versus 2.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2673 v4 — a 75.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2378G (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E-2378G uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2673 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2378G scores 21,153 against the Xeon E5-2673 v4's 21,277 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2673 v4. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2378G vs 50 MB on the Xeon E5-2673 v4.

Feature	Xeon E-2378G	Xeon E5-2673 v4
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	20 / 40+150%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+122%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+22%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	50 MB+213%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	5 MB+900%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Rocket Lake-E (2021)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	21,153	21,277

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2378G uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2673 v4 uses FCLGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.