AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 vs Intel Xeon E-2378G Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 across all six Cinebench comparisons, though the margins are surprisingly narrow given the architectural differences. In every test, the AMD part leads by between 4.3% and 4.4%, which suggests the two processors are trading blows at a very fine level of detail rather than one dominating the other outright.

Starting with multicore workloads, the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 posts 1890 points in Cinebench R15 multicore against 1811 for the Intel Xeon E-2378G, a 4.4% advantage. The pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multicore, where the AMD chip scores 7877 versus 7549, again a 4.3% gap. In the more demanding Cinebench R23 multicore test, the Threadripper reaches 18756 points while the Xeon manages 17974, a 4.4% lead. These are consistent margins, indicating that the 12-core, 24-thread AMD processor is extracting more throughput from its additional cores despite the Xeon's higher boost clock.

Single-core results tell a similar story. The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 leads by 4.3% in Cinebench R15 singlecore with 266 points against 255, and the same 4.3% delta appears in Cinebench R20 singlecore, where the AMD chip scores 1111 versus 1065. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the Threadripper posts 2647 points against 2537 for the Xeon, a 4.3% margin. This is notable because the Intel Xeon E-2378G has a substantially higher boost clock, yet the AMD architecture still wins the single-threaded race in every recorded test.

The average benchmark score reinforces this picture, though it narrows the gap. The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 carries an average score of 5425 across all recorded benchmarks, while the Xeon E-2378G sits at 5199. That difference works out to roughly 4.3%, which aligns perfectly with the head-to-head deltas. Both processors sit in the 60th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they occupy the same tier of overall performance despite their different designs.

Looking at the nearest rivals for context, the Threadripper 1920 is nearly indistinguishable from the Intel Xeon W-1290P, which averages 5443 with a delta of -0.3%. The AMD EPYC 7351P is also close at 5469, a -0.8% difference. The Threadripper edges out the Intel Core i9-13900TE by 1.5% and the Core i9-10900KF by 2.1%. For the Xeon E-2378G, its closest competitor is the Core i5-13400T at -0.2%, followed by the Core i9-10850K and Core i7-11700B, both at -0.8%, and the Core i5-14401E at -1%. These comparisons place both CPUs in a crowded mid-to-upper performance band where small margins separate many products.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion: the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 wins every benchmark in this comparison, but the margins are modest. A 4.3% to 4.4% advantage across all six Cinebench tests is meaningful but not transformative. If the choice is purely about raw benchmark scores, the Threadripper 1920 is the stronger pick in every recorded workload.

However, the Xeon E-2378G is not without its own merits. It achieves this near-parity with eight cores and 16 threads, whereas the Threadripper needs 12 cores and 24 threads to get ahead. The Xeon also carries a much higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz against 3.80 GHz, and it does so at a TDP of 80 watts versus 140 watts. That efficiency gap is significant for anyone concerned about thermals or power delivery in a workstation chassis.

The Xeon E-2378G also supports ECC memory, which the Threadripper 1920 does not. For server or workstation deployments where data integrity is paramount, that feature alone could tip the decision despite the benchmark deficit. The Xeon is an active production part with a release date of September 2021, while the Threadripper is end-of-life, a factor that matters for long-term availability and support.

For buyers who prioritize raw multi-threaded performance and do not need ECC, the Threadripper 1920 is the clear winner from the recorded data. For those who value lower power consumption, ECC memory support, and a newer production status, the Xeon E-2378G is the more sensible choice even though it trails in every benchmark.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 wins all six head-to-head benchmark comparisons, so the case for it is simple: it is faster in every measured Cinebench scenario. The multicore wins are particularly relevant for rendering, video encoding, and other heavily threaded workloads. The single-core wins, while smaller in absolute terms, indicate that the Threadripper's Zen architecture handles lightly threaded tasks well enough to outpace a chip with a much higher nominal boost clock.

The Intel Xeon E-2378G does not win any benchmark in this comparison, but it wins in non-benchmark dimensions. Its 80-watt TDP makes it far easier to cool and power than the 140-watt Threadripper. Its ECC memory support is a functional advantage for error-sensitive workloads. Its integrated UHD Graphics P750 provides a display output option that the Threadripper lacks entirely. The Xeon also uses the Intel Socket 1200 platform with PCIe Gen 4, whereas the Threadripper uses AMD Socket SP3r2 with PCIe Gen 3.

The Xeon's dual-channel memory bus is a limitation compared to the Threadripper's quad-channel setup, and the recorded memory bandwidth figures reflect that: 51.2 GB/s for the Xeon versus 85.3 GB/s for the Threadripper. In memory-intensive workloads, the Threadripper's wider memory path could widen the benchmark gap beyond what Cinebench shows.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has higher multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 leads in all three multi-core Cinebench tests, with margins of 4.4% in R15, 4.3% in R20, and 4.4% in R23.

Q: Does the Intel Xeon E-2378G win any single-core tests?

A: No. The Threadripper 1920 wins Cinebench R15 singlecore with 266 points to 255, R20 singlecore with 1111 to 1065, and R23 singlecore with 2647 to 2537.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2378G has a TDP of 80 watts, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 has a TDP of 140 watts.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2378G supports ECC memory, but the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 does not.

Q: How do these processors compare to their nearest rivals?

A: The Threadripper 1920 has an average score of 5425, nearly matching the Xeon W-1290P at 5443 (-0.3%) and the EPYC 7351P at 5469 (-0.8%). The Xeon E-2378G averages 5199, close to the Core i5-13400T at 5210 (-0.2%).

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Xeon E-2378G has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is built on the Zen architecture, specifically the Whitehaven generation, and uses a 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries. It packs 9,600 million transistors across a die size of 2x 213 mm². The Intel Xeon E-2378G uses the Rocket Lake-E architecture on Intel's own 14 nm process, with a die size of 276 mm² and no transistor count recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ markedly. The Threadripper 1920 allocates 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a total of 32 MB of L3 cache. The Xeon E-2378G has 80 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Threadripper's larger L3 cache likely contributes to its single-core wins despite the Xeon's higher clock speed.

Memory architecture is another major divergence. The Threadripper 1920 supports quad-channel DDR4 with a theoretical bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s, while the Xeon E-2378G is dual-channel with 51.2 GB/s. The Threadripper also offers 60 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU, whereas the Xeon provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The Xeon includes integrated UHD Graphics P750, while the Threadripper has no integrated graphics. The Threadripper has an unlocked multiplier, the Xeon does not.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 and Intel Xeon E-2378G differ in several key specifications. The Threadripper has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Xeon has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.20 GHz for the AMD part and 2.80 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 3.80 GHz and 5.10 GHz respectively. TDP is 140 watts for the Threadripper and 80 watts for the Xeon.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket SP3r2 for the Threadripper, Intel Socket 1200 for the Xeon. The Threadripper uses quad-channel memory, the Xeon uses dual-channel. ECC memory is supported only on the Xeon. PCIe generations differ, with Gen 3 on the Threadripper and Gen 4 on the Xeon. The Xeon has integrated UHD Graphics P750; the Threadripper has none. The Threadripper's multiplier is unlocked, the Xeon's is locked. The Xeon has a launch MSRP of $494 and a release date of September 2021, while the Threadripper is end-of-life with no recorded launch MSRP.