Xeon E-2478 vs i5-1030NG7

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-1030NG7
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 10 Watt
3.59
Xeon E-2478
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 80 Watt
18.78
+423%

Xeon E-2478 outperforms Core i5-1030NG7 by a whopping 423% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-1030NG7 and Xeon E-2478 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1505313
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data82.67
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Ice Lakeno data
Power efficiency33.9722.22
Architecture codenameIce Lake-Y (2020)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date18 March 2020 (4 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$568

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-1030NG7 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed1.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/s16 GT/s
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size123 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-1030NG7 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
SocketIntel BGA 1044FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)10 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-1030NG7 and Xeon E-2478. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro-no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology+2
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-1030NG7 and Xeon E-2478 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-1030NG7 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 i5-1030NG7 and Xeon E-2478. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesLPDDR4-3733DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth58.3 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Plus GraphicsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-1030NG7 and Xeon E-2478 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-1030NG7 and Xeon E-2478 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportYes, at 120Hzno data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-1030NG7 and Xeon E-2478 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-1030NG7 and Xeon E-2478.

PCIe version3.05
PCI Express lanesno data16

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-1030NG7 3.59
Xeon E-2478 18.78
+423%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-1030NG7 5695
Xeon E-2478 29827
+424%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.59 18.78
Recency 18 March 2020 14 December 2023
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 80 Watt

i5-1030NG7 has 700% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2478, on the other hand, has a 423.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Xeon E-2478 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-1030NG7 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-1030NG7 is a notebook processor while Xeon E-2478 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-1030NG7 and Xeon E-2478, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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