Xeon E-2378G vs i7-4980HQ

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4980HQ
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
4.11
Xeon E-2378G
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 80 Watt
13.32
+224%

Xeon E-2378G outperforms Core i7-4980HQ by a whopping 224% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4980HQ and Xeon E-2378G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1393557
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency8.2815.76
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)8 September 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$623no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4980HQ 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 speed2.8 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier28no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size264 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4980HQ 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
SocketFCBGA1364FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4980HQ and Xeon E-2378G. 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, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4980HQ and Xeon E-2378G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4980HQ and Xeon E-2378G are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4980HQ and Xeon E-2378G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200Intel UHD Graphics P750
Max video memory2 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4980HQ and Xeon E-2378G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported31
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4980HQ and Xeon E-2378G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hz4096 x 2160 @60 Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4980HQ and Xeon E-2378G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212.1
OpenGL4.34.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4980HQ and Xeon E-2378G.

PCIe version34.0
PCI Express lanes1644

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.

i7-4980HQ 4.11
Xeon E-2378G 13.32
+224%

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.

i7-4980HQ 6527
Xeon E-2378G 21153
+224%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.11 13.32
Integrated graphics card 3.06 4.56
Recency 1 September 2013 8 September 2021
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 80 Watt

i7-4980HQ has 70.2% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2378G, on the other hand, has a 224.1% higher aggregate performance score, 49% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 8 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon E-2378G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4980HQ in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-4980HQ is a notebook processor while Xeon E-2378G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4980HQ and Xeon E-2378G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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