Xeon E-2388G vs i9-11980HK

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11980HK
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.32
Xeon E-2388G
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 95 Watt
14.82
+3.5%

Xeon E-2388G outperforms Core i9-11980HK by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11980HK and Xeon E-2388G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking502473
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesTiger Lakeno data
Power efficiency20.8514.76
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-HK (2021)Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)8 September 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-11980HK 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-11980HK 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
SocketFCBGA1787FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-11980HK 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® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-11980HK and Xeon E-2388G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
MPX-+
SGX-Yes with Intel® SPS
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-11980HK and Xeon E-2388G are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-11980HK and Xeon E-2388G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics P750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Units3232
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-11980HK and Xeon E-2388G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported41

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-11980HK and Xeon E-2388G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2160 @60 Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-11980HK and Xeon E-2388G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.64.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11980HK and Xeon E-2388G.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2044

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.

i9-11980HK 14.32
Xeon E-2388G 14.82
+3.5%

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.

i9-11980HK 22743
Xeon E-2388G 23546
+3.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.32 14.82
Integrated graphics card 5.58 4.56
Recency 11 May 2021 8 September 2021
Chip lithography 10 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

i9-11980HK has 22.4% faster integrated GPU, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2388G, on the other hand, has a 3.5% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 3 months.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-11980HK and Xeon E-2388G.

Be aware that Core i9-11980HK is a notebook processor while Xeon E-2388G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-11980HK and Xeon E-2388G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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