Xeon E-2288G vs i7-8086K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8086K
2018
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
9.24
Xeon E-2288G
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 95 Watt
11.26
+21.9%

Xeon E-2288G outperforms i7-8086K by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8086K and Xeon E-2288G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking813675
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.1970.26
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Xeon E
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S (2017−2018)Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
Release date4 June 2018 (6 years ago)27 May 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$425$539

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E-2288G has 1035% better value for money than i7-8086K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-8086K and Xeon E-2288G 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed4 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier4037
L1 cache384 KB512 KB
L2 cache1.5 MB2 MB
L3 cache12 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size149 mm2174 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8086K and Xeon E-2288G 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)95 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8086K and Xeon E-2288G. 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++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-8086K and Xeon E-2288G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8086K and Xeon E-2288G are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8086K and Xeon E-2288G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 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 frequency1.2 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-8086K and Xeon E-2288G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8086K and Xeon E-2288G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hz4096x2160@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno dataN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-8086K and Xeon E-2288G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8086K and Xeon E-2288G.

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.

i7-8086K 9.24
Xeon E-2288G 11.26
+21.9%

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.

i7-8086K 14286
Xeon E-2288G 17423
+22%

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.

i7-8086K 1697
+45.4%
Xeon E-2288G 1167

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.

i7-8086K 6967
Xeon E-2288G 7028
+0.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.24 11.26
Recency 4 June 2018 27 May 2019
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16

Xeon E-2288G has a 21.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 months, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

The Xeon E-2288G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-8086K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-8086K is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2288G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-8086K and Xeon E-2288G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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