Intel Xeon E-2246G vs Intel Core i7-9700K

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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 Core i7-9700K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E-2246G Name Intel Core i7-9700K
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Core i7
2 Generation 9
Intel Xeon E-2200 Group Intel Core i 9000
 
 

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 Core i7-9700K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.9 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
12 Threads 8
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
6 CPU Cores 8
6x Cores 8x
 
 

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 Core i7-9700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
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
1.2 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 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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 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 Core i7-9700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2018
-- 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 Coffee Lake S Refresh
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
255 $ Release price 520 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
14555
14555
Intel Xeon E-2246G
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
14127
14127

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7421
7421
Intel Xeon E-2246G
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
7092
7092

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7361
7361
Intel Xeon E-2246G
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
5685
5685

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
3656
3656
Intel Xeon E-2246G
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
2538
2538

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1589
1589
Intel Xeon E-2246G
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1568
1568

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1520
1520
Intel Xeon E-2246G
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1039
1039

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2246G
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1366
1366
Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1302
1302

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
481
481
Intel Xeon E-2246G
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
471
471