Xeon E-2276M vs i9-7940X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7940X
2017
14 cores / 28 threads, 165 Watt
16.34
+120%
Xeon E-2276M
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
7.43

Core i9-7940X outperforms Xeon E-2276M by a whopping 120% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7940X and Xeon E-2276M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking408980
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.3018.78
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Xeon E
Power efficiency9.3715.63
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
Release date1 September 2017 (7 years ago)29 May 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,399$450

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E-2276M has 469% better value for money than i9-7940X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7940X and Xeon E-2276M 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2812
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data28
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size484 mm2154 mm2
Maximum core temperature102 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7940X and Xeon E-2276M 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)
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7940X and Xeon E-2276M. 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
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-7940X and Xeon E-2276M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7940X and Xeon E-2276M are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7940X and Xeon E-2276M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s42.671 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics P630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.2 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-7940X and Xeon E-2276M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-7940X and Xeon E-2276M integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@30Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno dataN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-7940X and Xeon E-2276M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7940X and Xeon E-2276M.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4416

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.

i9-7940X 16.34
+120%
Xeon E-2276M 7.43

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.

i9-7940X 25963
+120%
Xeon E-2276M 11806

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.

i9-7940X 1453
+0.7%
Xeon E-2276M 1443

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.

i9-7940X 10604
+105%
Xeon E-2276M 5170

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.34 7.43
Recency 1 September 2017 29 May 2019
Physical cores 14 6
Threads 28 12
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 45 Watt

i9-7940X has a 119.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 133.3% more physical cores and 133.3% more threads.

Xeon E-2276M, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 266.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7940X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E-2276M in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-7940X is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2276M is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-7940X and Xeon E-2276M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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