Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs Xeon E-2278G

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

2017

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $549 MSRP, while Xeon E-2278G mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌125% higher power demand at 180W vs 80W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Xeon E-2278G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Xeon E-2278G

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 80W instead of 180W, a 100W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics P630, while Ryzen Threadripper 1900X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,825 vs 16,829).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

2017

Xeon E-2278G

2019

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 80W instead of 180W, a 100W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics P630, while Ryzen Threadripper 1900X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $549 MSRP, while Xeon E-2278G mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌125% higher power demand at 180W vs 80W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Xeon E-2278G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,825 vs 16,829).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E-2278G better than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon E-2278G is ahead with a 0.6% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper 1900X pulls ahead with 0% better PassMark. Ryzen Threadripper 1900X also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Xeon E-2278G is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen Threadripper 1900X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon E-2278G is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $549 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.6% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0% better PassMark. Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (30.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Xeon E-2278G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2017). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2278G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon E-2278G
1080p
low	227 FPS	265 FPS
medium	198 FPS	240 FPS
high	163 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	233 FPS
medium	152 FPS	192 FPS
high	120 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	160 FPS
medium	63 FPS	134 FPS
high	49 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon E-2278G
1080p
low	421 FPS	417 FPS
medium	401 FPS	348 FPS
high	341 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	280 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	392 FPS	369 FPS
medium	353 FPS	324 FPS
high	301 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	246 FPS
4K
low	253 FPS	248 FPS
medium	228 FPS	223 FPS
high	206 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	185 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon E-2278G
1080p
low	421 FPS	421 FPS
medium	421 FPS	421 FPS
high	421 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	414 FPS
1440p
low	421 FPS	421 FPS
medium	421 FPS	421 FPS
high	421 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	399 FPS	362 FPS
4K
low	421 FPS	421 FPS
medium	362 FPS	390 FPS
high	324 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	275 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon E-2278G
1080p
low	421 FPS	421 FPS
medium	421 FPS	421 FPS
high	421 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	421 FPS
1440p
low	421 FPS	421 FPS
medium	421 FPS	421 FPS
high	421 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	421 FPS
4K
low	421 FPS	421 FPS
medium	421 FPS	421 FPS
high	421 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	364 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon E-2278G

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,829 points. Launch price was $549.

Xeon E-2278G

The Xeon E-2278G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 16,825 points. Launch price was $494.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon E-2278G share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X versus 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2278G — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2278G (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2278G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X scores 16,829 against the Xeon E-2278G's 16,825 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2278G.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon E-2278G
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4 GHz	5 GHz+25%
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+12%	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+100%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark	16,829	16,825

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2278G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon E-2278G
Socket	SP3r2	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Threadripper 1900X) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Xeon E-2278G). The Xeon E-2278G includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics P630), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E-2278G targets Server.