Server/workstation processor INTEL Xeon E-2378 LGA 1200, 8 cores/16 threads, 2.6–4.8 GHz, 16 MB Smart Cache, DDR4, 65 W

The Intel Xeon E-2378 is a server/workstation processor operating at a base frequency of 2.6 GHz with 8 cores and a 16 MB Intel Smart Cache. Built on a 14 nm process and using the LGA 1200 (Socket H5), it supports dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB and multiple PCI Express configurations. The processor includes advanced instruction set extensions such as AVX-512 and technologies designed for virtualization, security, performance scaling and power efficiency, with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 enabling single-core turbo frequencies up to 4.8 GHz.

Advantages

The Xeon E-2378 provides server-grade reliability and a feature set tailored for business and professional workloads: hardware virtualization support (VT-x, VT-d, EPT) for efficient virtual machine operation, Intel Hyper-Threading for increased parallelism, and Intel Turbo Boost for dynamic frequency scaling. Security and integrity features include Intel Boot Guard, Execute Disable Bit, Intel AES-NI and Intel SGX for protected execution. Power and thermal management technologies such as Enhanced Intel SpeedStep, Idle States (C-states) and Thermal Monitoring optimize energy use and operating temperature.

Suitable for

• Small to medium business servers and workstations
• Virtualized environments and hypervisor hosts
• Database and in-memory analytics workloads
• Content delivery, web and application servers

Key specifications

• Processor model: Intel Xeon E-2378
• Cores / threads: 8 cores (with Intel Hyper-Threading support)
• Base frequency: 2.6 GHz
• Max Turbo Frequency (Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0): up to 4.8 GHz
• Cache: 16 MB Intel Smart Cache
• Socket: LGA 1200 (Socket H5)
• Supported memory: Dual-channel DDR4 up to 128 GB
• Lithography: 14 nm
• Instruction set / extensions: AVX-512, SSE, AVX, and other Intel instruction set extensions
• Security & virtualization: Intel VT-x, VT-d, EPT, Intel SGX, Intel AES-NI, Intel Boot Guard, Execute Disable Bit
• Additional features: Intel Turbo Boost, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep, Thermal Monitoring, Intel Secure Key, Intel MPX

How to use

Install the processor into a compatible LGA 1200 motherboard designed for Intel Xeon E-series CPUs, following the motherboard and CPU manufacturer instructions for socket handling and thermal solution mounting. Use an appropriate server-grade cooler and apply thermal interface material as specified. Configure BIOS/UEFI settings to enable or tune features such as Turbo Boost, Hyper-Threading, virtualization (VT-x/VT-d) and memory parameters. Install supported operating systems and drivers to fully utilize instruction set extensions and platform features.

Recommendations

For virtualization and multi-threaded server workloads enable VT-x, VT-d and Extended Page Tables (EPT) in firmware. Use dual-channel ECC-capable DDR4 memory where supported by the motherboard for improved reliability, and ensure an adequate cooling solution to sustain higher Turbo frequencies under load.