Intel Xeon E-2278G vs Intel Xeon E-2176G

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Intel Xeon E-2278G or Intel Xeon E-2278G – 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 Xeon E-2278G 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-2278G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Xeon E-2176G features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2176G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
2 Generation 1
Intel Xeon E-2200 Group Intel Xeon E-2100
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Xeon E
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E-2278G Name Intel Xeon E-2176G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E-2278G has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2278G is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E-2176G has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2176G is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
8x Cores 6x
8 CPU Cores 6
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
16 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E-2278G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2278G uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon E-2176G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2176G uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
24 Execution units 24
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
14 nm Technology 14 nm
9.5 Generation 9.5
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

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

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 42.7 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 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

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

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E-2278G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E-2176G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
494 $ Release price 362 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Coffee Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake S
16.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2018
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)