Xeon E-2378G
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Xeon E-2378G

Intel

PassMark

21,153

2015-01-01
80 Watt
Rocket Lake-E (2021)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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Overview

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.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon E-2378G across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low529 FPS
medium520 FPS
high453 FPS
ultra399 FPS
1440p
low529 FPS
medium484 FPS
high417 FPS
ultra353 FPS
4k
low395 FPS
medium335 FPS
high316 FPS
ultra268 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

1080p
low308 FPS
medium260 FPS
high211 FPS
ultra161 FPS
1440p
low279 FPS
medium234 FPS
high194 FPS
ultra151 FPS
4k
low179 FPS
medium149 FPS
high120 FPS
ultra93 FPS
Deadlock

Deadlock

1080p
low256 FPS
medium213 FPS
high188 FPS
ultra167 FPS
1440p
low236 FPS
medium201 FPS
high179 FPS
ultra158 FPS
4k
low157 FPS
medium133 FPS
high104 FPS
ultra95 FPS
Euro Truck Simulator 2

Euro Truck Simulator 2

1080p
low250 FPS
medium215 FPS
high184 FPS
ultra163 FPS
1440p
low244 FPS
medium211 FPS
high180 FPS
ultra161 FPS
4k
low192 FPS
medium165 FPS
high138 FPS
ultra119 FPS
Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV

1080p
low342 FPS
medium289 FPS
high248 FPS
ultra212 FPS
1440p
low276 FPS
medium252 FPS
high207 FPS
ultra161 FPS
4k
low147 FPS
medium135 FPS
high116 FPS
ultra88 FPS
Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod

1080p
low529 FPS
medium454 FPS
high443 FPS
ultra409 FPS
1440p
low405 FPS
medium363 FPS
high355 FPS
ultra327 FPS
4k
low335 FPS
medium304 FPS
high281 FPS
ultra249 FPS
Honkai: Star Rail

Honkai: Star Rail

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra54 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low529 FPS
medium529 FPS
high529 FPS
ultra529 FPS
1440p
low529 FPS
medium529 FPS
high514 FPS
ultra441 FPS
4k
low529 FPS
medium454 FPS
high404 FPS
ultra339 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low292 FPS
medium260 FPS
high219 FPS
ultra188 FPS
1440p
low240 FPS
medium192 FPS
high157 FPS
ultra138 FPS
4k
low166 FPS
medium135 FPS
high104 FPS
ultra91 FPS
Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia

1080p
low375 FPS
medium349 FPS
high336 FPS
ultra267 FPS
1440p
low352 FPS
medium332 FPS
high317 FPS
ultra252 FPS
4k
low222 FPS
medium215 FPS
high205 FPS
ultra166 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon E-2378G specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Xeon E-2378G is a 8-core / 16-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 5.1 GHz from a base frequency of 2.8 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 16 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 512K (per core) of L2 cache and 64K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 21,153, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Aging generation product.

SpecificationXeon E-2378G
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units8C / 16T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost5.1 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency2.8 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designRocket Lake-E (2021)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores16 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data512K (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache64K (per core)
Bus SpeedData bus frequency8 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleYes
Unlocked MultiplierWhether the CPU can be overclockedYes (Overclockable)
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score21,153
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2378G fits into the LGA1200 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR4-3200 memory.

SpecificationXeon E-2378G
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorserver
SocketMotherboard socket requiredLGA1200
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR4-3200
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1
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Power & Cooling

The Xeon E-2378G has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 80 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationXeon E-2378G
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload80 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #724 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationXeon E-2378G
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$800
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#724
Release DateLaunch date2015-01-01
Release Year2021
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

Typeserver
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$800
ManufacturerIntel
Release Date2015-01-01
Architecture CodenameRocket Lake-E (2021)
Performance Ranking Position724

Technical Specifications

14 specs

Cores8
Threads16
L1 Cache64K (per core)
L2 Cache512K (per core)
L3 Cache16 MB (total)
Bus Speed8 GT/s
Max Frequency5.1 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Base Frequency2.8 GHz
Process Technology14 nm
Unlocked Multiplier+
Max Core Temperature100 °C
Windows 11 Compatible+
Max Case Temperature (TCase)72 °C

Compatibility

4 specs

SocketLGA1200
PCIe GenerationPCIe 4.0
Power Consumption (TDP)80 Watt
Max Processors In Config1

Memory

4 specs

RAM TypesDDR4-3200
Memory Channels2
ECC Memory Support+
Max Memory Capacity128 GB

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