Intel Xeon E-2388G vs Intel Core i9-11900K

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Intel Xeon E-2388G or Intel Xeon E-2388G – 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-2388G features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2388G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i9-11900K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-11900K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Xeon E-2300 Group Intel Core i 11000
3 Generation 11
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E-2388G Name Intel Core i9-11900K
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E-2388G has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2388G is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-11900K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-11900K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.3 GHz.
16 Threads 16
8x Cores 8x Cypress Cove
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.3 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
None None 4.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E-2388G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2388G uses the Intel UHD Graphics P750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i9-11900K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-11900K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
256 Shaders 256
Q2/2021 Release date Q1/2021
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
64 Execution units 32
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
12 Generation 12
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics P750 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 750
 
 

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 VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
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 51.2 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
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 125 W watts.
None TDP down 95 W
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E-2388G 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 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-11900K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2021 Release date Q1/2021
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 539 $
Rocket Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 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 1200 Socket LGA 1200
4.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
12679
12679
Intel Xeon E-2388G
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
10458
10458

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
11645
11645
Intel Xeon E-2388G
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
10358
10358

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
2491
2491
Intel Xeon E-2388G
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
2264
2264

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
1878
1878
Intel Xeon E-2388G
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1722
1722