Intel Core i9-11900 vs Intel Xeon E-2388G

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Intel Core i9-11900 or Intel Core i9-11900 – 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 i9-11900 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-11900, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Xeon E-2388G features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2388G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
11 Generation 3
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Xeon E-2300
Intel Core i9-11900 Name Intel Xeon E-2388G
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon E
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-11900 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-11900 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E-2388G has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2388G is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 8x
16 Threads 16
5.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.1 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-11900 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-11900 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon E-2388G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2388G uses the Intel UHD Graphics P750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
256 Shaders 256
12 Generation 12
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2021
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 750 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P750
32 Execution units 64
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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 AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
 
 

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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
 
 

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 95 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-11900 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 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E-2388G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2021 Release date Q3/2021
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Rocket Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
439 $ Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic