Intel Xeon E-2246G vs Intel Xeon E-2236

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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-2236 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2236, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Xeon E
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E-2200 Group Intel Xeon E-2200
2 Generation 2
Intel Xeon E-2246G Name Intel Xeon E-2236
 
 

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-2236 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2236 is 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
6 CPU Cores 6
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
12 Threads 6
6x Cores 6x
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
 
 

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-2236 does not have integrated graphics.
24 Execution units --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
Q4/2017 Release date --
192 Shaders --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
-- Max. displays --
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name
9.5 Generation --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
 
 

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

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 ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
 
 

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

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-2236 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2019
Coffee Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1151-2
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
255 $ Release price 255 $
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon E-2236
6C 6T @ 3.4 GHz
14229
14229
Intel Xeon E-2246G
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
14127
14127

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2246G
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
7092
7092
Intel Xeon E-2236
6C 6T @ 3.4 GHz
7027
7027

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2236
6C 6T @ 3.4 GHz
6795
6795
Intel Xeon E-2246G
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
5685
5685

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2246G
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
2538
2538
Intel Xeon E-2236
6C 6T @ 3.4 GHz
2407
2407

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2236
6C 6T @ 3.4 GHz
1641
1641
Intel Xeon E-2246G
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1568
1568

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2236
6C 6T @ 3.4 GHz
1396
1396
Intel Xeon E-2246G
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1366
1366

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2246G
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1039
1039
Intel Xeon E-2236
6C 6T @ 3.4 GHz
987
987

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2236
6C 6T @ 3.4 GHz
471
471
Intel Xeon E-2246G
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
471
471