Core i7-9750HF vs Xeon E-2324G

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-9750HF

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $395 MSRP, while Xeon E-2324G mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E-2324G

2021

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,339 vs 10,393).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Core i7-9750HF

2019

Xeon E-2324G

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $395 MSRP, while Xeon E-2324G mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,339 vs 10,393).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-9750HF better than Xeon E-2324G?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2324G makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-9750HF is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-9750HF is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-9750HF is the smarter buy today. Core i7-9750HF is at an unclear MSRP at $395 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.5% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon E-2324G is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 1.0% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (26.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon E-2324G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2019). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-9750HF Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2324G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E-2324G
1080p
low	179 FPS	162 FPS
medium	147 FPS	142 FPS
high	119 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	140 FPS
medium	124 FPS	119 FPS
high	100 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	78 FPS
medium	75 FPS	72 FPS
high	60 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	44 FPS

Open Core i7-9750HF Open Xeon E-2324G

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E-2324G
1080p
low	260 FPS	246 FPS
medium	260 FPS	207 FPS
high	260 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	260 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	260 FPS	213 FPS
medium	260 FPS	179 FPS
high	260 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	241 FPS	146 FPS
4K
low	260 FPS	159 FPS
medium	259 FPS	135 FPS
high	236 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	92 FPS

Open Core i7-9750HF Open Xeon E-2324G

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E-2324G
1080p
low	260 FPS	258 FPS
medium	260 FPS	258 FPS
high	260 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	260 FPS	257 FPS
1440p
low	260 FPS	258 FPS
medium	260 FPS	258 FPS
high	260 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	260 FPS	222 FPS
4K
low	260 FPS	234 FPS
medium	260 FPS	199 FPS
high	260 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	239 FPS	139 FPS

Open Core i7-9750HF Open Xeon E-2324G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E-2324G
1080p
low	260 FPS	258 FPS
medium	260 FPS	258 FPS
high	260 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	260 FPS	258 FPS
1440p
low	260 FPS	258 FPS
medium	260 FPS	258 FPS
high	260 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	260 FPS	258 FPS
4K
low	260 FPS	258 FPS
medium	260 FPS	258 FPS
high	260 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	260 FPS	258 FPS

Open Core i7-9750HF Open Xeon E-2324G

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9750HF and Xeon E-2324G

Core i7-9750HF

The Core i7-9750HF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 10,393 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E-2324G

The Xeon E-2324G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 10,339 points. Launch price was $209.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-9750HF packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E-2324G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-9750HF has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-9750HF versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2324G — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2324G (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i7-9750HF uses the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2324G uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9750HF scores 10,393 against the Xeon E-2324G's 10,339 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-9750HF. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9750HF vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2324G.

Feature	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E-2324G
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.6 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.1 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-HR (2019)	Rocket Lake-E (2021)
PassMark	10,393	10,339
Cinebench R23 Multi	6,915	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,120	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,149	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-9750HF uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2324G uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-9750HF	Xeon E-2324G
Socket	BGA1440	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—