Xeon E-2388G vs i9-10850K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10850K
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
14.06
Xeon E-2388G
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 95 Watt
14.83
+5.5%

Xeon E-2388G outperforms Core i9-10850K by a small 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10850K and Xeon E-2388G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking523478
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation17.17no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency10.6414.76
Architecture codenameComet Lake-S (2020)Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Release date27 July 2020 (4 years ago)8 September 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$453no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-10850K and Xeon E-2388G 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size206 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 i9-10850K and Xeon E-2388G 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10850K and Xeon E-2388G. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-10850K and Xeon E-2388G 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 i9-10850K and Xeon E-2388G are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10850K and Xeon E-2388G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics P750
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-10850K and Xeon E-2388G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported31

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-10850K and Xeon E-2388G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160@30Hz4096 x 2160 @60 Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-10850K and Xeon E-2388G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10850K and Xeon E-2388G.

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.

i9-10850K 14.06
Xeon E-2388G 14.83
+5.5%

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.

i9-10850K 22326
Xeon E-2388G 23553
+5.5%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-10850K 1758
Xeon E-2388G 2242
+27.5%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-10850K 9038
Xeon E-2388G 9686
+7.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.06 14.83
Integrated graphics card 3.09 4.56
Recency 27 July 2020 8 September 2021
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 20 16
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 95 Watt

i9-10850K has 25% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

Xeon E-2388G, on the other hand, has a 5.5% higher aggregate performance score, 47.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, and 31.6% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-10850K and Xeon E-2388G.

Note that Core i9-10850K is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2388G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10850K and Xeon E-2388G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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