Intel Core i7-9700 vs Intel Xeon E-2234

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-9700 or Intel Core i7-9700 – 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 i7-9700 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Xeon E-2234 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 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-2234, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Intel Core i7-9700 Name Intel Xeon E-2234
9 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Xeon E-2200
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon E
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700 is 3.0 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.
The Intel Xeon E-2234 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2234 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
No Overclocking No
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
8x Cores 4x
8 CPU Cores 4
No Hyperthreading No
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
8 Threads 4
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700 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-2234 does not have integrated graphics.
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
192 Shaders --
14 nm Technology --
Q4/2017 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
9.5 Generation --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
24 Execution units --
-- Max. displays --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 71 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 71 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9700 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 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E-2234 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2019
335 $ Release price 190 $
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Coffee Lake S
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1151-2
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
13350
13350
Intel Xeon E-2234
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
9917
9917

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
7202
7202
Intel Xeon E-2234
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
5402
5402

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6714
6714
Intel Xeon E-2234
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
5128
5128

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3644
3644
Intel Xeon E-2234
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1654
1654

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2234
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1643
1643
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1570
1570

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1491
1491
Intel Xeon E-2234
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
679
679

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2234
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1354
1354
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1218
1218

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2234
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
471
471
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
465
465