Intel Core i7-7700K vs Intel Xeon E-2226GE

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-7700K or Intel Core i7-7700K – 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 Core i7-7700K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-7700K Name Intel Xeon E-2226GE
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon E
7 Generation 2
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Xeon E-2200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700K is 4.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
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.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4.2 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
8 Threads 6
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 6
4x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700K uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, 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-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
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q4/2017
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P630
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 91 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 80 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
91 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7700K 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 Xeon E-2226GE is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
350 $ Release price 255 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2226GE
6C 6T @ 3.4 GHz
4753
4753
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
4719
4719

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2226GE
6C 6T @ 3.4 GHz
2407
2407
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
2257
2257

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1229
1229
Intel Xeon E-2226GE
6C 6T @ 3.4 GHz
1218
1218

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
995
995
Intel Xeon E-2226GE
6C 6T @ 3.4 GHz
987
987

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
466
466
Intel Xeon E-2226GE
6C 6T @ 3.4 GHz
456
456

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2226GE
6C 6T @ 3.4 GHz
207
207
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
200
200