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
2 Generation 4
Intel Xeon E-2200 Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

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
8 CPU Cores 2
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
2.0 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
8x Cores 2x
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 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.
192 Shaders 160
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology 22 nm
9.5 Generation 7.5
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 20
12 Direct X 11.1
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2013
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 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
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
 
 

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 ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1600
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

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.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
14 nm Technology 22 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
16.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2014
LGA 1151 Socket BGA 1364
494 $ Release price 225 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Coffee Lake S Architecture Haswell S