Xeon E-2478 vs i5-2400

VS

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2400
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.44
Xeon E-2478
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 80 Watt
18.78
+670%

Xeon E-2478 outperforms Core i5-2400 by a whopping 670% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2400 and Xeon E-2478 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1758313
Place by popularity39not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.8682.67
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesCore i5 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency2.4322.22
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$60$568

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E-2478 has 9513% better value for money than i5-2400.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-2400 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)
Threads416
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s16 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size216 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2400 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
SocketLGA1155FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2400 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® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-2400 and Xeon E-2478 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2400 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 i5-2400 and Xeon E-2478. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2400 and Xeon E-2478 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2400 and Xeon E-2478.

PCIe version2.05
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.

i5-2400 2.44
Xeon E-2478 18.78
+670%

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.

i5-2400 3868
Xeon E-2478 29827
+671%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.44 18.78
Recency 9 January 2011 14 December 2023
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 80 Watt

Xeon E-2478 has a 669.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and 18.8% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E-2478 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2400 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-2400 is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2478 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2400 and Xeon E-2478, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Intel Core i5-2400
Core i5-2400
Intel Xeon E-2478
Xeon E-2478

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


3.7 3367 votes

Rate Core i5-2400 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

No user ratings yet.

Rate Xeon E-2478 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Core i5-2400 or Xeon E-2478, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.