i9-14900KF vs Xeon E-2126G

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E-2126G
2018
6 cores / 6 threads, 80 Watt
6.59
Core i9-14900KF
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
37.39
+467%

Core i9-14900KF outperforms Xeon E-2126G by a whopping 467% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E-2126G and Core i9-14900KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking104382
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation20.7066.51
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Eno data
Power efficiency7.7928.29
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date12 July 2018 (6 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$255$564

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-14900KF has 221% better value for money than Xeon E-2126G.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E-2126G and Core i9-14900KF 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads632
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size154 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E-2126G and Core i9-14900KF 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E-2126G and Core i9-14900KF. 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+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E-2126G and Core i9-14900KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E-2126G and Core i9-14900KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E-2126G and Core i9-14900KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics P630N/A
Max video memory128 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E-2126G and Core i9-14900KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E-2126G and Core i9-14900KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E-2126G and Core i9-14900KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E-2126G and Core i9-14900KF.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
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.

Xeon E-2126G 6.59
i9-14900KF 37.39
+467%

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-2126G 10474
i9-14900KF 59389
+467%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.59 37.39
Recency 12 July 2018 17 October 2023
Physical cores 6 24
Threads 6 32
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon E-2126G has 56.3% lower power consumption.

i9-14900KF, on the other hand, has a 467.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, and 300% more physical cores and 433.3% more threads.

The Core i9-14900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E-2126G in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E-2126G is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-14900KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E-2126G and Core i9-14900KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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