Core 5 220H vs Xeon E-2378G

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core 5 220H

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 45W instead of 80W, a 35W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2378G across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Xeon E-2378G

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,153 vs 21,192).
❌77.8% higher power demand at 80W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Core 5 220H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Core 5 220H

2024

Xeon E-2378G

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 45W instead of 80W, a 35W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2378G across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,153 vs 21,192).
❌77.8% higher power demand at 80W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Core 5 220H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core 5 220H better than Xeon E-2378G?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2378G makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core 5 220H is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core 5 220H is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core 5 220H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core 5 220H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.2% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core 5 220H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2021), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200, and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core 5 220H Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2378G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Xeon E-2378G
1080p
low	277 FPS	292 FPS
medium	249 FPS	260 FPS
high	210 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	240 FPS
medium	186 FPS	192 FPS
high	152 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	166 FPS
medium	131 FPS	135 FPS
high	101 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	91 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Xeon E-2378G

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Xeon E-2378G
1080p
low	530 FPS	529 FPS
medium	521 FPS	520 FPS
high	427 FPS	453 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	399 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	529 FPS
medium	449 FPS	484 FPS
high	376 FPS	417 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	353 FPS
4K
low	330 FPS	395 FPS
medium	279 FPS	335 FPS
high	256 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	268 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Xeon E-2378G

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 5 220H	Xeon E-2378G
1080p
low	530 FPS	529 FPS
medium	530 FPS	529 FPS
high	530 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	529 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	529 FPS
medium	530 FPS	529 FPS
high	530 FPS	514 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	441 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	529 FPS
medium	492 FPS	454 FPS
high	439 FPS	404 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	339 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Xeon E-2378G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 5 220H	Xeon E-2378G
1080p
low	530 FPS	529 FPS
medium	530 FPS	529 FPS
high	530 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	529 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	529 FPS
medium	530 FPS	529 FPS
high	530 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	529 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	529 FPS
medium	530 FPS	529 FPS
high	500 FPS	503 FPS
ultra	431 FPS	436 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Xeon E-2378G

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 5 220H and Xeon E-2378G

Core 5 220H

The Core 5 220H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 21,192 points. Launch price was $342.

Xeon E-2378G

The Xeon E-2378G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,153 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core 5 220H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E-2378G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core 5 220H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core 5 220H versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2378G — a 4% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2378G (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E-2378G uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 5 220H scores 21,192 against the Xeon E-2378G's 21,153 — a 0.2% lead for the Core 5 220H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core 5 220H vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2378G.

Feature	Core 5 220H	Xeon E-2378G
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	5.1 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	2.8 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Rocket Lake-E (2021)
PassMark	21,192	21,153

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Memory & Platform

The Core 5 220H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2378G uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.