Intel Core i7-7700 vs Intel Xeon E-2378G

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-7700 or Intel Core i7-7700 – 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 Core i7-7700 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Xeon E-2378G features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2378G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-7700 Name Intel Xeon E-2378G
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon E
7 Generation 3
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Xeon E-2300
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7700 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E-2378G has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2378G is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
8 Threads 16
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, 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-2378G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2378G uses the Intel UHD Graphics P750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2021
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P750
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 256
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
24 Execution units 64
9.5 Generation 12
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7700 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E-2378G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q3/2021
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
310 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2378G
8C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
10298
10298
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4081
4081

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2378G
8C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
10189
10189
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4284
4284

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2378G
8C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
2348
2348
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1272
1272

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2378G
8C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
1908
1908
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1066
1066