Intel Xeon E-2226GE vs Intel Core i5-680

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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 i5-680 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-680, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E-2226GE Name Intel Core i5-680
Intel Xeon E-2200 Group Intel Core i5 600
2 Generation 1
 
 

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 i5-680 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-680 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.86 GHz.
6x Cores 2x
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
6 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
6 Threads 4
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.86 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 i5-680 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-680 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.73 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2010
24 Execution units 12
12 Direct X 10.1
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 24
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.5 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
9.5 Generation 5
14 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 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 16.0 GB
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
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 73 W watts.
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 73 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 i5-680 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2010
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1156
0 bytes L2-Cache 512.0 KB
12.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 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 Clarkdale
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
255 $ Release price 305 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 32 nm