i7-12700K vs Xeon E-2246G

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E-2246G
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 80 Watt
8.67
Core i7-12700K
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
21.78
+151%

Core i7-12700K outperforms Xeon E-2246G by a whopping 151% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E-2246G and Core i7-12700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking879244
Place by popularitynot in top-10073
Cost-effectiveness evaluation33.1741.85
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon EIntel Core i7
Power efficiency10.2616.49
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date27 May 2019 (5 years ago)27 October 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$311$409

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-12700K has 26% better value for money than Xeon E-2246G.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E-2246G and Core i7-12700K 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1220
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 4.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier3636
L1 cache384 KB384 KB
L2 cache1.5 MB2 MB
L3 cache12 MB (shared)1 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size149.6 mm2215.25 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E-2246G and Core i7-12700K 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-2246G and Core i7-12700K. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E-2246G and Core i7-12700K 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-2246G and Core i7-12700K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E-2246G and Core i7-12700K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s76.805 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics P630Intel UHD Graphics 770
Max video memory128 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E-2246G and Core i7-12700K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E-2246G and Core i7-12700K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@24Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E-2246G and Core i7-12700K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E-2246G and Core i7-12700K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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-2246G 8.67
i7-12700K 21.78
+151%

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-2246G 13768
i7-12700K 34598
+151%

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.

Xeon E-2246G 1613
i7-12700K 2555
+58.4%

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.

Xeon E-2246G 6080
i7-12700K 13786
+127%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.67 21.78
Integrated graphics card 6.40 6.16
Recency 27 May 2019 27 October 2021
Physical cores 6 12
Threads 12 20
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon E-2246G has 3.9% faster integrated GPU, and 56.3% lower power consumption.

i7-12700K, on the other hand, has a 151.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-12700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E-2246G in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E-2246G is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-12700K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E-2246G and Core i7-12700K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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