Intel Xeon E-2288G vs Intel Xeon E-2278G

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Intel Xeon E-2288G or Intel Xeon E-2288G – 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-2288G 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-2288G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Xeon E-2278G features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2278G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E-2288G Name Intel Xeon E-2278G
Intel Xeon E-2200 Group Intel Xeon E-2200
2 Generation 2
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Xeon E
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E-2288G has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2288G is 3.7 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-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
No Overclocking No
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
16 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 8x
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E-2288G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2288G 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-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
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
24 Execution units 24
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
9.5 Generation 9.5
12 Direct X 12
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 Xeon E-2288G 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-2278G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2019
539 $ Release price 494 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
Coffee Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon E-2288G
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
17428
17428
Intel Xeon E-2278G
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
16989
16989

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2288G
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
8996
8996
Intel Xeon E-2278G
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
8114
8114

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2288G
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
8136
8136
Intel Xeon E-2278G
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
7926
7926

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2278G
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1741
1741
Intel Xeon E-2288G
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1732
1732

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2288G
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1422
1422
Intel Xeon E-2278G
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1314
1314

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2278G
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
518
518
Intel Xeon E-2288G
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
493
493

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2278G
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
219
219
Intel Xeon E-2288G
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
207
207