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Intel Xeon E-2478

Explore Intel Xeon E-2478 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
7.8/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Intel Xeon E-2478 is a Server processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It runs at 2.8 GHz and boosts up to 5.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 27880 and a single-thread rating of 3895. Its stated TDP is 80 W.

CPU Mark27,880
9 samples
Single Thread3,895
Overall rank#659
of 6,054
Reference price$556.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.8Very good

Intel Xeon E-2478 is a Server processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It runs at 2.8 GHz and boosts up to 5.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 27880 and a single-thread rating of 3895. Its stated TDP is 80 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E-2478 is a Server released in 2024. Recorded specifications include 8 cores and 16 threads, up to 5.20 GHz turbo, a 80 W reference TDP, a 27,880 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 27,880 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,895 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1700. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-4800. The 80 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon E-2478 specifications?

The main recorded details are 8 cores and 16 threads, up to 5.20 GHz turbo, a 80 W reference TDP, a 27,880 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E-2478 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Xeon E-2478?

Start with LGA1700 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Xeon E-2478 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 80 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Xeon Gold 6434Intel28,012 points
03Intel Xeon W-2191B @ 2.30GHzIntel27,919 points
04Intel Xeon E-2478This CPU27,880 points
05Intel Xeon w5-3423Intel27,860 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon E-2478This CPU3,895 points
02Intel Xeon Gold 6434Intel3,228 points
03Intel Xeon w5-3423Intel2,652 points
04Intel Xeon W-2191B @ 2.30GHzIntel2,471 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon E-2478This CPU348.5 Mark/W
02Intel Xeon W-2191B @ 2.30GHzIntel199.4 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon Gold 6434Intel143.7 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon w5-3423Intel103.2 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
313,756.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
17,192.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
19,832.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
130.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
65,342.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
89,386.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
2,344.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
35,137.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2024
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads8 / 16
Base clock2.80 GHz
Max turbo5.20 GHz
TDP80 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR5
Memory typeDDR5
Official speedDDR5-4800
Maximum capacity128 GB

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.