Xeon E-2378G vs i9-9940X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9940X
2018
14 cores / 28 threads, 165 Watt
17.68
+32.2%
Xeon E-2378G
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 80 Watt
13.37

Core i9-9940X outperforms Xeon E-2378G by a substantial 32% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9940X and Xeon E-2378G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking350557
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.07no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.1015.75
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)8 September 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,387no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9940X 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2816
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier33no data
L1 cache896 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache14 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature88 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9940X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9940X 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® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-9940X and Xeon E-2378G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9940X and Xeon E-2378G are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9940X and Xeon E-2378G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel 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 i9-9940X and Xeon E-2378G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data1

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-9940X 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 i9-9940X 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 i9-9940X and Xeon E-2378G.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4444

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.

i9-9940X 17.68
+32.2%
Xeon E-2378G 13.37

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.

i9-9940X 27975
+32.3%
Xeon E-2378G 21153

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.68 13.37
Recency 8 October 2018 8 September 2021
Physical cores 14 8
Threads 28 16
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 80 Watt

i9-9940X has a 32.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 75% more physical cores and 75% more threads.

Xeon E-2378G, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 106.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9940X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E-2378G in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9940X is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2378G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9940X and Xeon E-2378G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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