Intel Xeon E-2124G vs Intel Core i7-4790K

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Intel Xeon E-2124G or Intel Xeon E-2124G – 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-2124G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2124G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4790K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4790K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E-2124G Name Intel Core i7-4790K
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Core i7
1 Generation 4
Intel Xeon E-2100 Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E-2124G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2124G is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4790K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4790K is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
4 Threads 8
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E-2124G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2124G 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 i7-4790K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4790K uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2013
12 Direct X 11.1
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
14 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 160
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 20
9.5 Generation 7.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 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 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

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 41.6 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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type
 
 

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 88 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
71 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 88 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E-2124G 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 i7-4790K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q3/2018 Release date Q2/2014
-- 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
Coffee Lake S Architecture Devils Canyon S
14 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1150
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
255 $ Release price 310 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4674
4674
Intel Xeon E-2124G
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
4069
4069

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4001
4001
Intel Xeon E-2124G
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3968
3968

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1387
1387
Intel Xeon E-2124G
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1367
1367

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2124G
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1202
1202
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1073
1073

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Xeon E-2124G
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
524
524
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
407
407