Xeon E-2478 vs i7-13700T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13700T
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 35 Watt
17.64
Xeon E-2478
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 80 Watt
19.13
+8.4%

Xeon E-2478 outperforms Core i7-13700T by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-13700T and Xeon E-2478 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking362314
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation31.5782.54
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency46.8122.21
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$384$568

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E-2478 has 161% better value for money than i7-13700T.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-13700T 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2416
Base clock speed1.4 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rateno data16 GT/s
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-13700T 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700T 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® AVX2Intel® 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++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-13700T and Xeon E-2478 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13700T 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 i7-13700T and Xeon E-2478. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size192 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.6 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-13700T and Xeon E-2478 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-13700T and Xeon E-2478 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-13700T 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 i7-13700T and Xeon E-2478.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05
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.

i7-13700T 17.64
Xeon E-2478 19.13
+8.4%

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.

i7-13700T 27490
Xeon E-2478 29827
+8.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.64 19.13
Recency 4 January 2023 14 December 2023
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 24 16
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 80 Watt

i7-13700T has 100% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 128.6% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2478, on the other hand, has a 8.4% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 11 months.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-13700T and Xeon E-2478.

Note that Core i7-13700T is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2478 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-13700T and Xeon E-2478, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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