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
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E-2200 Group Intel Xeon D-2700
 
 

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.
No Overclocking No
16 Threads 32
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 16x Sunny Cove
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
8 CPU Cores 16
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
 
 

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.
14 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
24 Execution units --
9.5 Generation --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
192 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Q4/2017 Release date --
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes ECC Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
2 Memory channels 4
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 117 W
 
 

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