Intel Xeon E-2278GEL vs Intel Xeon D-2776NT

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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 Xeon D-2776NT features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2776NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Xeon D
2 Generation 4
Intel Xeon E-2278GEL Name Intel Xeon D-2776NT
Intel Xeon E-2200 Group Intel Xeon D-2700
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 Xeon D-2776NT has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2776NT is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
8 CPU Cores 16
16 Threads 32
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
8x Cores 16x Sunny Cove
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

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 Xeon D-2776NT does not have integrated graphics.
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
14 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q4/2017 Release date --
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name
24 Execution units --
-- Max. displays --
9.5 Generation --
192 Shaders --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

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 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
2 Memory channels 4
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
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 117 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 117 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Xeon D-2776NT is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
0 bytes L2-Cache 25.0 MB
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1151 Socket BGA 2579
494 $ Release price 1784 $
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2022
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Coffee Lake S Architecture Ice Lake
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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16.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes