Xeon E-2478 vs i7-11800H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-11800H
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
12.85
Xeon E-2478
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 80 Watt
18.78
+46.1%

Xeon E-2478 outperforms Core i7-11800H by a considerable 46% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-11800H and Xeon E-2478 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking591313
Place by popularity84not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data82.67
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesTiger Lakeno data
Power efficiency34.7522.22
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-H (2021)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$395$568

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-11800H 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed1.9 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s16 GT/s
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFinIntel 7 nm
Die size190 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-11800H 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
SocketFCBGA1787FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-11800H 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++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-11800H and Xeon E-2478 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-11800H 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 i7-11800H and Xeon E-2478. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel ProcessorsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-11800H and Xeon E-2478 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-11800H and Xeon E-2478 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-11800H and Xeon E-2478 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-11800H and Xeon E-2478.

PCIe version4.05
PCI Express lanes2016

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.

i7-11800H 12.85
Xeon E-2478 18.78
+46.1%

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.

i7-11800H 20417
Xeon E-2478 29827
+46.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.85 18.78
Recency 11 May 2021 14 December 2023
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 80 Watt

i7-11800H has 77.8% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2478, on the other hand, has a 46.1% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 2 years.

The Xeon E-2478 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-11800H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-11800H is a notebook processor while Xeon E-2478 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-11800H and Xeon E-2478, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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