i9-14900HX vs Xeon Gold 6226R

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6226R
2020
16 cores / 32 threads, 150 Watt
16.56
Core i9-14900HX
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
28.76
+73.7%

Core i9-14900HX outperforms Xeon Gold 6226R by an impressive 74% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6226R and Core i9-14900HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking399158
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation22.69no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel Xeon GoldRaptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency10.4549.49
Architecture codenameCascade Lake (2019−2020)Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)
Release date24 February 2020 (4 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,300no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6226R and Core i9-14900HX 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads3232
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s157 MHz
Multiplier29no data
L1 cache1 MB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache16 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache22 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature85 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6226R and Core i9-14900HX 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 configurationno data1
SocketFCLGA3647FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6226R and Core i9-14900HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6226R and Core i9-14900HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6226R and Core i9-14900HX are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6226R and Core i9-14900HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size1 TB192 GB
Max memory channels62
Maximum memory bandwidth140.8 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.65 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon Gold 6226R and Core i9-14900HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon Gold 6226R and Core i9-14900HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon Gold 6226R and Core i9-14900HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6226R and Core i9-14900HX.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4816

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 Gold 6226R 16.56
i9-14900HX 28.76
+73.7%

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 Gold 6226R 26297
i9-14900HX 45676
+73.7%

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 Gold 6226R 1351
i9-14900HX 2702
+100%

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 Gold 6226R 9598
i9-14900HX 15888
+65.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.56 28.76
Recency 24 February 2020 8 January 2024
Physical cores 16 24
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 55 Watt

i9-14900HX has a 73.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 50% more physical cores, and 172.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-14900HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Gold 6226R in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6226R is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-14900HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6226R and Core i9-14900HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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