AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Xeon E-2378

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Xeon E-2378 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2378, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Xeon E-2300
3 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Name Intel Xeon E-2378
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Xeon E
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E-2378 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2378 is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
16 Threads 16
8x Cores 8x
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E-2378 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E-2378 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q3/2019 Release date Q3/2021
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
7 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
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Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Rocket Lake S
32.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1200
4.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2378
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
9986
9986
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8732
8732

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2378
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
9124
9124
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8693
8693

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2378
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
2185
2185
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1637
1637

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2378
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
1821
1821
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1252
1252