Xeon W-2195 vs Xeon E-2478
Xeon W-2195
Xeon E-2478
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2195
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2478
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2195 | Xeon E-2478 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($269) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2195 | Xeon E-2478 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+5319%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($269) |
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 W-2195 and Xeon E-2478
Xeon W-2195
The Xeon W-2195 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 27,977 points. Launch price was $2,553.
Xeon E-2478
The Xeon E-2478 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 27,776 points. Launch price was $568.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2195 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Xeon E-2478 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-2195 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2195 versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2478 — a 18.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2478 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon W-2195 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2478 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2195 scores 27,977 against the Xeon E-2478's 27,776 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon W-2195. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2195 vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2478.
| Feature | Xeon W-2195 | Xeon E-2478 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+125% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.2 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.8 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB (total)+3% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 27,977 | 27,776 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 21,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,002 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2195 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2478 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Xeon W-2195 versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon E-2478 — the Xeon E-2478 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2195 supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon W-2195) vs 2 (Xeon E-2478). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-2195) vs 20 (Xeon E-2478) — the Xeon W-2195 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon W-2195 | Xeon E-2478 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 512 GB+300% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+140% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-2195 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-2195) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E-2478). Primary use case: Xeon W-2195 targets Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis, Xeon E-2478 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon W-2195 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.
| Feature | Xeon W-2195 | Xeon E-2478 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2195 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2478 debuted at $568. At current prices ($5 vs $269), the Xeon W-2195 is $264 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2195 delivers 5595.4 pts/$ vs 103.3 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2478 — making the Xeon W-2195 the 192.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2195 | Xeon E-2478 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-74% | $568 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-98% | $269 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5595.4+5317% | 103.3 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2023 |
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