Ryzen 9 9950X vs Xeon E-2288G

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E-2288G
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 95 Watt
10.98
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
41.78
+281%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms Xeon E-2288G by a whopping 281% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E-2288G and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking71458
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation26.2565.16
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Eno data
Power efficiency10.9423.26
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date27 May 2019 (5 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$539$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 9950X has 148% better value for money than Xeon E-2288G.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E-2288G and Ryzen 9 9950X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed3.7 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache512 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size174 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E-2288G and Ryzen 9 9950X 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
SocketFCLGA1151AM5
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E-2288G and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon E-2288G and Ryzen 9 9950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
SGXYes with both Intel® SPS and Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E-2288G and Ryzen 9 9950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E-2288G and Ryzen 9 9950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics P630AMD Radeon Graphics
Max video memory128 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E-2288G and Ryzen 9 9950X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E-2288G and Ryzen 9 9950X 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-2288G and Ryzen 9 9950X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E-2288G and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

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-2288G 10.98
Ryzen 9 9950X 41.78
+281%

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-2288G 17444
Ryzen 9 9950X 66361
+280%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.98 41.78
Integrated graphics card 6.40 1.98
Recency 27 May 2019 15 August 2024
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 170 Watt

Xeon E-2288G has 223.2% faster integrated GPU, and 78.9% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9950X, on the other hand, has a 280.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E-2288G in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E-2288G is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 9950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E-2288G and Ryzen 9 9950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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