Intel Xeon E-2244G vs Intel Core i7-8550U

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Intel Xeon E-2244G or Intel Xeon E-2244G – 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-2244G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 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-2244G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i7-8550U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8550U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Intel Xeon E-2200 Group Intel Core i 8000U
2 Generation 8
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon E-2244G Name Intel Core i7-8550U
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E-2244G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2244G is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-8550U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8550U is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E-2244G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2244G 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 i7-8550U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8550U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2016
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
 
 

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 VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 42.7 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 71 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 15 W watts.
71 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E-2244G 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-8550U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2017
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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
270 $ Release price 385 $
Coffee Lake S Architecture Kaby Lake U Refresh
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151-2 Socket BGA 1356
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2244G
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5335
5335
Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
2967
2967

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2244G
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5109
5109
Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
3419
3419

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2244G
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1741
1741
Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
1211
1211

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2244G
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1592
1592
Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
1296
1296

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2244G
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1365
1365
Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
1037
1037

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2244G
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
712
712
Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
564
564

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2244G
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
471
471
Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
354
354