Intel Xeon E-2226GE vs Intel Core i5-6600T

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Intel Xeon E-2226GE or Intel Xeon E-2226GE – 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 Xeon E-2226GE 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-2226GE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i5-6600T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E-2226GE Name Intel Core i5-6600T
Intel Xeon E-2200 Group Intel Core i 6000
2 Generation 6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E-2226GE has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2226GE is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-6600T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6600T is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
6x Cores 4x
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
6 Threads 4
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E-2226GE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2226GE uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, 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 Core i5-6600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6600T uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2015
24 Execution units 24
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
9.5 Generation 9
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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

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 41.6 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 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 35 W watts.
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E-2226GE 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 Core i5-6600T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2015
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Coffee Lake S Architecture Skylake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
255 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2226GE
6C 6T @ 3.4 GHz
4753
4753
Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3111
3111

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2226GE
6C 6T @ 3.4 GHz
987
987
Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
513
513

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2226GE
6C 6T @ 3.4 GHz
207
207
Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
149
149