Xeon E5-2673 v4
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Xeon E-2378G

Xeon E5-2673 v4 vs Xeon E-2378G

Intel

Xeon E5-2673 v4

20 Cores40 Thrd135 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2016
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Intel

Xeon E-2378G

8 Cores16 Thrd80 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2021

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.

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 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 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 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.
InsightXeon E5-2673 v4Xeon E-2378G
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 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.
InsightXeon E5-2673 v4Xeon E-2378G
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 E5-2673 v4 and Xeon E-2378G

Intel

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.

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.

Processing Power

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

FeatureXeon E5-2673 v4Xeon E-2378G
Cores / Threads
20 / 40+150%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
2.3 GHz
5.1 GHz+122%
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
2.8 GHz+22%
L3 Cache
50 MB+213%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
5 MB+900%
512K (per core)
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Broadwell (2015−2019)
Rocket Lake-E (2021)
PassMark
21,277
21,153
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Memory & Platform

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

FeatureXeon E5-2673 v4Xeon E-2378G
Socket
FCLGA2011-3
LGA1200
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%