Xeon W-2275 vs Xeon E-2478
Xeon W-2275
Xeon E-2478
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2275
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2478
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2275 | Xeon E-2478 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($269) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2275 | Xeon E-2478 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+85%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($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-2275 and Xeon E-2478
Xeon W-2275
The Xeon W-2275 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,974 points. Launch price was $800.
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-2275 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Xeon E-2478 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-2275 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2275 versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2478 — a 8% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2478 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E-2478 is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2275 scores 27,974 against the Xeon E-2478's 27,776 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon W-2275. L3 cache: 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-2275 vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2478.
| Feature | Xeon W-2275 | Xeon E-2478 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 28+75% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.2 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+18% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB | 24 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 27,974 | 27,776 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 19,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,596 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2275 uses the LGA2066 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 DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-2275 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-2275 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon W-2275) vs 2 (Xeon E-2478). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-2275) vs 20 (Xeon E-2478) — the Xeon W-2275 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon W-2275 | Xeon E-2478 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+700% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+140% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-2275 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-2275) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E-2478). Primary use case: Xeon W-2275 targets Professional Content Creation / VFX, Xeon E-2478 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon W-2275 rivals Core i9-10940X.
| Feature | Xeon W-2275 | 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 | Professional Content Creation / VFX | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2275 launched at $1112 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2478 debuted at $568. At current prices ($500 vs $269), the Xeon E-2478 is $231 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2275 delivers 55.9 pts/$ vs 103.3 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2478 — making the Xeon E-2478 the 59.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2275 | Xeon E-2478 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1112 | $568-49% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $269-46% |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.9 | 103.3+85% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2023 |
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