Intel Xeon E-2246G vs Intel Xeon E-2226G

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Intel Xeon E-2246G or Intel Xeon E-2246G – 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-2246G features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 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-2246G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Xeon E-2226G features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2226G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Xeon E
2 Generation 2
Intel Xeon E-2246G Name Intel Xeon E-2226G
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E-2200 Group Intel Xeon E-2200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E-2246G has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2246G is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E-2226G has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2226G is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
6x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
12 Threads 6
No Overclocking No
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E-2246G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2246G 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 Xeon E-2226G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2226G uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
9.5 Generation 9.5
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P630
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E-2246G 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-2226G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2019
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1151-2
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
255 $ Release price 255 $
Coffee Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake S
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

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