Xeon E-2286G vs Core i9-9960X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9960X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 165 Watt
19.63
+117%

i9-9960X outperforms Xeon E-2286G by a whopping 117% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9960X and Xeon E-2286G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking282828
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.2563.11
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Xeon E
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
Release date8 October 2018 (5 years ago)27 May 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,684$450

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E-2286G has 1102% better value for money than i9-9960X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9960X and Xeon E-2286G 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3212
Base clock speed3.1 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3140
L1 cache1 MB384 KB
L2 cache16 MB1.5 MB
L3 cache22 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size484 mm2149.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature85 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9960X and Xeon E-2286G 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)
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9960X and Xeon E-2286G. 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)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i9-9960X and Xeon E-2286G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
SGXno dataYes with both Intel® SPS and Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9960X and Xeon E-2286G are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9960X and Xeon E-2286G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-2666
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 data128 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 i9-9960X and Xeon E-2286G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-9960X and Xeon E-2286G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2160@24Hz
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 i9-9960X and Xeon E-2286G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9960X and Xeon E-2286G.

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.

i9-9960X 19.63
+117%
Xeon E-2286G 9.06

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.

i9-9960X 30360
+117%
Xeon E-2286G 14009

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.

i9-9960X 1400
Xeon E-2286G 1623
+15.9%

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.

i9-9960X 10309
+52%
Xeon E-2286G 6782

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.63 9.06
Recency 8 October 2018 27 May 2019
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 32 12
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 95 Watt

i9-9960X has a 116.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

Xeon E-2286G, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 months, and 73.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E-2286G in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9960X is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2286G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9960X and Xeon E-2286G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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