Intel Xeon E-2278GEL vs Intel Core i3-4112E

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Intel Xeon E-2278GEL or Intel Xeon E-2278GEL – 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-2278GEL 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-2278GEL, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4112E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4112E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E-2278GEL Name Intel Core i3-4112E
Intel Xeon E-2200 Group Intel Core i 4000
2 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E-2278GEL has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2278GEL is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-4112E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4112E is 1.8 GHz
8x Cores 2x
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.0 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
8 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
16 Threads 4
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E-2278GEL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2278GEL 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 Core i3-4112E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4112E uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2013
24 Execution units 20
12 Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 160
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
9.5 Generation 7.5
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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 VP8 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 25 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E-2278GEL 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 Core i3-4112E is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2014
LGA 1151 Socket BGA 1364
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
16.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Coffee Lake S Architecture Haswell S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
494 $ Release price 225 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 22 nm