Xeon E-2126G vs Core i7-1195G7

Xeon E-2126G

6 Cores6 Thrd80 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2018

Core i7-1195G7

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 5 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E-2126G

6 / 6

10,437

0.0%

10,472

+0.3%

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon E-2126G is positioned at rank 1001 and the Core i7-1195G7 is on rank 794, so the Core i7-1195G7 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2126G

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

53840%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

10166%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

9032%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

6977%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

99%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

97%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

95%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

82%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

100%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

97%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

96%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

94%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

89%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

87%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

87%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

85%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

80%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

75%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

67%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1195G7

#782

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1194%

#783

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1176%

#784

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1080%

#785

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1075%

#786

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1065%

#788

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1028%

#789

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

986%

#790

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

985%

#791

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

958%

#794

Core i7-1195G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

100%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($230) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2126G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E-2126G	Core i7-1195G7
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($230)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-1195G7 ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($230 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E-2126G	Core i7-1195G7
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($230)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

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.

Xeon E-2126G Benchmark Check

Core i7-1195G7 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2126G and Core i7-1195G7

Xeon E-2126G

The Xeon E-2126G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,437 points. Launch price was $255.

Core i7-1195G7

The Core i7-1195G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,472 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E-2126G packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i7-1195G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E-2126G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2126G versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-1195G7 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-1195G7 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon E-2126G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-1195G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2126G scores 10,437 against the Core i7-1195G7's 10,472 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-1195G7. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon E-2126G	Core i7-1195G7
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	5 GHz+11%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+14%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	14 nm	10 nm SuperFin-29%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)	Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
PassMark	10,437	10,472
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	6,806
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,930
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,426

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2126G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1195G7 uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E-2126G	Core i7-1195G7
Socket	LGA1151	FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2126G) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1195G7). The Core i7-1195G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU)), while the Xeon E-2126G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1195G7 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i7-1195G7 rivals Ryzen 7 5700U.