i7-13700E vs Xeon E-2278G

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E-2278G
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 80 Watt
10.79
Core i7-13700E
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
21.86
+103%

Core i7-13700E outperforms Xeon E-2278G by a whopping 103% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E-2278G and Core i7-13700E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking725241
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation27.97no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Eno data
Power efficiency10.7531.83
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date27 May 2019 (5 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year 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 i7-13700E 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1624
Base clock speed3.4 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache512 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size174 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)73 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E-2278G and Core i7-13700E 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
SocketFCLGA11511700
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E-2278G and Core i7-13700E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Xeon E-2278G and Core i7-13700E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
SGXYes with both Intel® SPS and Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E-2278G and Core i7-13700E are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E-2278G and Core i7-13700E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics P630Intel UHD Graphics 770
Max video memory128 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E-2278G and Core i7-13700E integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E-2278G and Core i7-13700E integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E-2278G and Core i7-13700E integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E-2278G and Core i7-13700E.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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
i7-13700E 21.86
+103%

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
i7-13700E 34728
+103%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon E-2278G 1638
i7-13700E 2484
+51.6%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon E-2278G 7549
i7-13700E 13365
+77%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.79 21.86
Integrated graphics card 6.40 6.16
Recency 27 May 2019 4 January 2023
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E-2278G has 3.9% faster integrated GPU.

i7-13700E, on the other hand, has a 102.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more physical cores and 50% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 23.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-13700E is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E-2278G in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E-2278G is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-13700E is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E-2278G and Core i7-13700E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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