Xeon E-2478 vs i3-L13G4

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-L13G4
2020
5 cores / 5 threads, 7 Watt
1.83
Xeon E-2478
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 80 Watt
19.49
+965%

Xeon E-2478 outperforms Core i3-L13G4 by a whopping 965% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-L13G4 and Xeon E-2478 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2010310
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data82.50
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Ice Lakeno data
Power efficiency23.8422.22
Architecture codenameLakefield (2020)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release dateJune 2020 (4 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$568

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-L13G4 and Xeon E-2478 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores5 (Penta-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads516
Base clock speed0.8 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/s16 GT/s
L1 cache80 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size82 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors4,050 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-L13G4 and Xeon E-2478 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFC-CSP1016FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)7 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-L13G4 and Xeon E-2478. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++

Security technologies

Core i3-L13G4 and Xeon E-2478 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Boot+no data
Secure Key++
SGX-no data
OS Guard++
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-L13G4 and Xeon E-2478 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-L13G4 and Xeon E-2478. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size8 GB128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth34 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD GraphicsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency500 MHzno data
Execution Units48no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-L13G4 and Xeon E-2478 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-L13G4 and Xeon E-2478 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-L13G4 and Xeon E-2478 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDX12no data
OpenGLOpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-L13G4 and Xeon E-2478.

PCIe version3.05
PCI Express lanes616

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.83 19.49
Physical cores 5 8
Threads 5 16
Power consumption (TDP) 7 Watt 80 Watt

i3-L13G4 has 1042.9% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2478, on the other hand, has a 965% higher aggregate performance score, and 60% more physical cores and 220% more threads.

The Xeon E-2478 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-L13G4 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-L13G4 is a notebook processor while Xeon E-2478 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-L13G4 and Xeon E-2478, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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