Intel Core i7-9700K vs Intel Xeon E-2234

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-9700K or Intel Core i7-9700K – 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 i7-9700K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700K, 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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-9700K Name Intel Xeon E-2234
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon E
9 Generation 2
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Xeon E-2200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9700K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 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.
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
8 Threads 4
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 4
8x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700K 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.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q4/2017 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9.5 Generation --
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 / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

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

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 71 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9700K 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.
Q4/2018 Release date Q2/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Coffee Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
520 $ Release price 190 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7421
7421
Intel Xeon E-2234
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
5128
5128

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7361
7361
Intel Xeon E-2234
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
5402
5402

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
3656
3656
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 i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1589
1589

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1520
1520
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 i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1302
1302

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
481
481
Intel Xeon E-2234
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
471
471