Xeon E-2276G vs i5-6600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-6600K
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 91 Watt
4.09
Xeon E-2276G
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 80 Watt
9.02
+121%

Xeon E-2276G outperforms i5-6600K by a whopping 121% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-6600K and Xeon E-2276G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1388837
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.7678.00
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)Intel Xeon E
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)27 May 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$242$362

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E-2276G has 10163% better value for money than i5-6600K.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-6600K and Xeon E-2276G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3538
L1 cache256 KB384 KB
L2 cache1 MB1.5 MB
L3 cache6 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size122 mm2149.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-6600K and Xeon E-2276G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-6600K and Xeon E-2276G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-6600K and Xeon E-2276G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with both Intel® SPS and Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-6600K and Xeon E-2276G are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-6600K and Xeon E-2276G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s42.671 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 530Intel UHD Graphics P630
Max video memory64 GB128 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-6600K and Xeon E-2276G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-6600K and Xeon E-2276G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2160@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/AN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-6600K and Xeon E-2276G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-6600K and Xeon E-2276G.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-6600K 4.09
Xeon E-2276G 9.02
+121%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-6600K 6323
Xeon E-2276G 13946
+121%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.09 9.02
Integrated graphics card 2.59 6.39
Recency 1 September 2015 27 May 2019
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 12
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 80 Watt

Xeon E-2276G has a 120.5% higher aggregate performance score, 146.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and 13.8% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E-2276G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-6600K in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-6600K is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2276G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-6600K and Xeon E-2276G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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