Intel Core i3-9300 vs Intel Xeon E-2226G

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Intel Core i3-9300 or Intel Core i3-9300 – 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 Core i3-9300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-9300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Xeon E-2226G features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 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-2226G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon E
Intel Core i3-9300 Name Intel Xeon E-2226G
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
9 Generation 2
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Xeon E-2200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-9300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-9300 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E-2226G has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2226G is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 6
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
4 Threads 6
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 6x
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-9300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-9300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, 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 E-2226G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2226G uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P630
192 Shaders 192
12 Direct X 12
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
9.5 Generation 9.5
24 Execution units 24
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 62 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 80 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
62 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-9300 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E-2226G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151-2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
152 $ Release price 255 $
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2019
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Coffee Lake S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 14 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d