Xeon E-2378G vs i7-3820

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3820
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
3.63
Xeon E-2378G
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 80 Watt
13.32
+267%

Xeon E-2378G outperforms Core i7-3820 by a whopping 267% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3820 and Xeon E-2378G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1490557
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.32no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency2.6415.76
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Release dateFebruary 2012 (12 years ago)8 September 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$400no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3820 and Xeon E-2378G 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 speed3.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache10240 KB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size294 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1270 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3820 and Xeon E-2378G 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
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3820 and Xeon E-2378G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3820 and Xeon E-2378G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection+-
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3820 and Xeon E-2378G are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3820 and Xeon E-2378G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64.23 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics P750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3820 and Xeon E-2378G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data1

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3820 and Xeon E-2378G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @60 Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-3820 and Xeon E-2378G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3820 and Xeon E-2378G.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes4044

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.

i7-3820 3.63
Xeon E-2378G 13.32
+267%

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.

i7-3820 5769
Xeon E-2378G 21153
+267%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.63 13.32
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 80 Watt

Xeon E-2378G has a 266.9% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 62.5% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E-2378G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3820 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3820 is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2378G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3820 and Xeon E-2378G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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