Xeon E-2386G vs i5-9600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-9600K
2018
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
6.71
Xeon E-2386G
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
12.36
+84.2%

Xeon E-2386G outperforms Core i5-9600K by an impressive 84% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-9600K and Xeon E-2386G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1039628
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.01no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency6.6812.31
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-R (2018−2019)Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)8 September 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$262no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-9600K and Xeon E-2386G 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads612
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache9 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size149 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-9600K and Xeon E-2386G 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-9600K and Xeon E-2386G. 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, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-

Security technologies

Core i5-9600K and Xeon E-2386G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-9600K and Xeon E-2386G are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-9600K and Xeon E-2386G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics P750
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-9600K and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported31

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-9600K and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2160 @60 Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-9600K and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-9600K and Xeon E-2386G.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1644

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.

i5-9600K 6.71
Xeon E-2386G 12.36
+84.2%

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.

i5-9600K 10659
Xeon E-2386G 19640
+84.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.71 12.36
Integrated graphics card 3.09 4.56
Recency 19 October 2018 8 September 2021
Threads 6 12

Xeon E-2386G has a 84.2% higher aggregate performance score, 47.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, and 100% more threads.

The Xeon E-2386G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-9600K in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-9600K is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2386G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-9600K and Xeon E-2386G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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