Xeon E-2126G vs i9-9880H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9880H
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
8.60
+30.5%
Xeon E-2126G
2018
6 cores / 6 threads, 80 Watt
6.59

Core i9-9880H outperforms Xeon E-2126G by a substantial 31% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9880H and Xeon E-2126G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8841043
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data20.70
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Xeon E
Power efficiency18.097.80
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-HR (2019)Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)12 July 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$556$255

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9880H and Xeon E-2126G 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads166
Base clock speed2.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache512 KB384 KB
L2 cache2 MB1.5 MB
L3 cache16 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size149 mm2154 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9880H and Xeon E-2126G 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)
SocketFCBGA1440FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9880H and Xeon E-2126G. 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)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-

Security technologies

Core i9-9880H and Xeon E-2126G 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 i9-9880H and Xeon E-2126G are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9880H and Xeon E-2126G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2666
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 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-9880H and Xeon E-2126G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-9880H and Xeon E-2126G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@30Hz4096x2160@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/AN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-9880H and Xeon E-2126G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9880H and Xeon E-2126G.

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.

i9-9880H 8.60
+30.5%
Xeon E-2126G 6.59

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.

i9-9880H 13659
+30.4%
Xeon E-2126G 10474

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.60 6.59
Integrated graphics card 3.09 6.40
Recency 23 April 2019 12 July 2018
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 6
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 80 Watt

i9-9880H has a 30.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, 33.3% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and 77.8% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2126G, on the other hand, has 107.1% faster integrated GPU.

The Core i9-9880H is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E-2126G in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-9880H is a notebook processor while Xeon E-2126G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9880H and Xeon E-2126G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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