Ryzen 5 4600G vs Xeon E-2278GE

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E-2278GE
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 80 Watt
9.92
Ryzen 5 4600G
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
10.11
+1.9%

Ryzen 5 4600G outperforms Xeon E-2278GE by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E-2278GE and Ryzen 5 4600G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking782772
Place by popularitynot in top-10031
Cost-effectiveness evaluation23.98no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency11.7314.71
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)Renoir (2020−2023)
Release date11 June 2019 (5 years ago)21 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$519no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E-2278GE and Ryzen 5 4600G 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.2 GHz
Multiplierno data37
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die size180 mm2156 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistorsno data9800 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E-2278GE and Ryzen 5 4600G 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
Socket1151AM4
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E-2278GE and Ryzen 5 4600G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-

Security technologies

Xeon E-2278GE and Ryzen 5 4600G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E-2278GE and Ryzen 5 4600G are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E-2278GE and Ryzen 5 4600G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Maximum memory bandwidthno data51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics P630AMD Radeon Vega 7

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E-2278GE and Ryzen 5 4600G.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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-2278GE 9.92
Ryzen 5 4600G 10.11
+1.9%

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-2278GE 15756
Ryzen 5 4600G 16052
+1.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.92 10.11
Integrated graphics card 6.40 7.47
Recency 11 June 2019 21 July 2020
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E-2278GE has 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Ryzen 5 4600G, on the other hand, has a 1.9% higher aggregate performance score, 16.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 23.1% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon E-2278GE and Ryzen 5 4600G.

Be aware that Xeon E-2278GE is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 4600G is a desktop one.


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