Xeon E-2278G vs i5-10600

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-10600
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
8.64
Xeon E-2278G
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 80 Watt
10.79
+24.9%

Xeon E-2278G outperforms Core i5-10600 by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-10600 and Xeon E-2278G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking871718
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data28.38
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataIntel Xeon E
Power efficiency12.5312.71
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
Release date30 April 2020 (4 years ago)27 May 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$494

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-10600 and Xeon E-2278G 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data34
L1 cache64K (per core)512 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB
L3 cache12 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data174 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C73 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-10600 and Xeon E-2278G 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-10600 and Xeon E-2278G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data

Security technologies

Core i5-10600 and Xeon E-2278G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX-+
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with both Intel® SPS and Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-10600 and Xeon E-2278G are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-10600 and Xeon E-2278G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth41.6 GB/s42.671 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics P630
Max video memory64 GB128 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-10600 and Xeon E-2278G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-10600 and Xeon E-2278G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160@30Hz4096x2160@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno dataN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-10600 and Xeon E-2278G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-10600 and Xeon E-2278G.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i5-10600 8.64
Xeon E-2278G 10.79
+24.9%

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.

i5-10600 13679
Xeon E-2278G 17082
+24.9%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-10600 1599
Xeon E-2278G 1641
+2.6%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-10600 6151
Xeon E-2278G 7863
+27.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.64 10.79
Integrated graphics card 3.09 6.39
Recency 30 April 2020 27 May 2019
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 80 Watt

i5-10600 has an age advantage of 11 months, and 23.1% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2278G, on the other hand, has a 24.9% higher aggregate performance score, 106.8% faster integrated GPU, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

The Xeon E-2278G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-10600 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-10600 is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2278G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-10600 and Xeon E-2278G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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