i9-11900K vs Xeon E-2224

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E-2224
2019
4 cores / 4 threads, 71 Watt
4.57
Core i9-11900K
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
15.86
+247%

Core i9-11900K outperforms Xeon E-2224 by a whopping 247% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E-2224 and Core i9-11900K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1308428
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation24.0118.92
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Eno data
Power efficiency6.0912.01
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)Rocket Lake (2021)
Release date27 May 2019 (5 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$193$539

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E-2224 has 27% better value for money than i9-11900K.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E-2224 and Core i9-11900K 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache256 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size126 mm2276 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E-2224 and Core i9-11900K 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)71 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E-2224 and Core i9-11900K. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E-2224 and Core i9-11900K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E-2224 and Core i9-11900K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E-2224 and Core i9-11900K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s50 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics P630Intel UHD Graphics 750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E-2224 and Core i9-11900K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E-2224 and Core i9-11900K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support-+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4N/A4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPN/A5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortN/A5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E-2224 and Core i9-11900K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXN/A12.1
OpenGLN/A4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E-2224 and Core i9-11900K.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

Xeon E-2224 4.57
i9-11900K 15.86
+247%

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.

Xeon E-2224 7263
i9-11900K 25192
+247%

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.

Xeon E-2224 1502
i9-11900K 2391
+59.2%

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.

Xeon E-2224 4177
i9-11900K 10978
+163%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.57 15.86
Integrated graphics card 6.40 4.50
Recency 27 May 2019 16 March 2021
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Power consumption (TDP) 71 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon E-2224 has 42.2% faster integrated GPU, and 76.1% lower power consumption.

i9-11900K, on the other hand, has a 247% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

The Core i9-11900K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E-2224 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E-2224 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-11900K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E-2224 and Core i9-11900K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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