Xeon E-2124G vs i3-8350K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-8350K
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 91 Watt
4.32
Xeon E-2124G
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 71 Watt
4.60
+6.5%

Xeon E-2124G outperforms Core i3-8350K by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2124G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13651302
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.4914.63
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Xeon E
Power efficiency4.496.05
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018)
Release date5 October 2017 (7 years ago)31 May 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$168$213

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E-2124G has 319% better value for money than i3-8350K.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2124G 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed4 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier4034
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size126 mm2126 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2124G 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)
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt71 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2124G. 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
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology--
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++

Security technologies

Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2124G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2124G are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2124G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s42.671 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics P630
Max video memory64 GB128 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2124G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2124G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2160@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno dataN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2124G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2124G.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i3-8350K 4.32
Xeon E-2124G 4.60
+6.5%

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.

i3-8350K 6863
Xeon E-2124G 7304
+6.4%

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.

i3-8350K 1514
+3.6%
Xeon E-2124G 1462

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.

i3-8350K 4364
+5.1%
Xeon E-2124G 4151

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.32 4.60
Integrated graphics card 3.09 6.40
Recency 5 October 2017 31 May 2018
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 71 Watt

Xeon E-2124G has a 6.5% higher aggregate performance score, 107.1% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 7 months, and 28.2% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2124G.

Note that Core i3-8350K is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2124G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-8350K and Xeon E-2124G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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