Xeon E-2104G vs i9-9900K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9900K
2018
8 cores / 16 threads, 95 Watt
11.49
+209%
Xeon E-2104G
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.72

Core i9-9900K outperforms Xeon E-2104G by a whopping 209% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9900K and Xeon E-2104G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking6861490
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.9213.07
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesCore i9 (Desktop)Intel Xeon E
Power efficiency11.455.42
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-R (2018−2019)Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)12 July 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$488$193

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E-2104G has 65% better value for money than i9-9900K.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9900K and Xeon E-2104G 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads164
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
L1 cache512 KB256 KB
L2 cache2 MB1 MB
L3 cache16 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size178 mm2126 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9900K and Xeon E-2104G 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)
SocketLGA-1151FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9900K and Xeon E-2104G. 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 Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-

Security technologies

Core i9-9900K and Xeon E-2104G 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 i9-9900K and Xeon E-2104G are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9900K and Xeon E-2104G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth44.668 GB/s42.671 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics P630
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-9900K and Xeon E-2104G integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-9900K and Xeon E-2104G 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 i9-9900K and Xeon E-2104G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9900K and Xeon E-2104G.

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.

i9-9900K 11.49
+209%
Xeon E-2104G 3.72

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.

i9-9900K 18250
+209%
Xeon E-2104G 5913

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.49 3.72
Integrated graphics card 3.09 6.40
Recency 8 October 2018 12 July 2018
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 4
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

i9-9900K has a 208.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 months, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Xeon E-2104G, on the other hand, has 107.1% faster integrated GPU, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9900K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E-2104G in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9900K is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2104G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9900K and Xeon E-2104G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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