Intel Core i7-2700K vs Intel Xeon E-2278GE

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Intel Core i7-2700K or Intel Core i7-2700K – 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 Intel Core i7-2700K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Xeon E-2278GE features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2278GE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
2 Generation 2
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon E
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Xeon E-2200
Intel Core i7-2700K Name Intel Xeon E-2278GE
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2700K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E-2278GE has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2278GE is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 CPU Cores 8
8 Threads 16
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
4x Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2700K uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon E-2278GE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2278GE uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
6 Generation 9.5
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 24
96 Shaders 192
1.35 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P630
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
10.1 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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.
No JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2700K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E-2278GE is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q4/2011 Release date Q2/2019
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Coffee Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
32 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1151
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
295 $ Release price 494 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes