i5-1240P vs Xeon E-2278G

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E-2278G
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 80 Watt
10.79
+0.7%
Core i5-1240P
2022
12 cores / 16 threads, 28 Watt
10.71

Xeon E-2278G outperforms Core i5-1240P by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E-2278G and Core i5-1240P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking725730
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation27.97no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel Xeon EIntel Alder Lake-P
Power efficiency10.7536.20
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)Alder Lake-P (2022)
Release date27 May 2019 (5 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$494no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E-2278G and Core i5-1240P 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed3.4 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache512 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size174 mm2217 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)73 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E-2278G and Core i5-1240P 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E-2278G and Core i5-1240P. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E-2278G and Core i5-1240P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
SGXYes with both Intel® SPS and Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E-2278G and Core i5-1240P are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E-2278G and Core i5-1240P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics P630Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Max video memory128 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data80
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E-2278G and Core i5-1240P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E-2278G and Core i5-1240P integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@24Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E-2278G and Core i5-1240P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E-2278G and Core i5-1240P.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

Xeon E-2278G 10.79
+0.7%
i5-1240P 10.71

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.

Xeon E-2278G 17145
+0.7%
i5-1240P 17018

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.79 10.71
Recency 27 May 2019 23 February 2022
Physical cores 8 12
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 28 Watt

Xeon E-2278G has a 0.7% higher aggregate performance score.

i5-1240P, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, 50% more physical cores, and 185.7% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon E-2278G and Core i5-1240P.

Be aware that Xeon E-2278G is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-1240P is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E-2278G and Core i5-1240P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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