Xeon E-2126G vs Core i7-9750HF

Xeon E-2126G

6 Cores6 Thrd80 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2018

Core i7-9750HF

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E-2126G

6 / 6

10,437

+0.4%

10,393

0.0%

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 i7-9750HF is on rank 772, so the Core i7-9750HF 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 i7-9750HF

#759

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1115%

#760

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1099%

#761

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1009%

#762

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1004%

#763

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

995%

#765

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

961%

#766

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

921%

#767

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

920%

#768

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

895%

#772

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

100%

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 i7-9750HF
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($230)	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-9750HF ($395), 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 ($165 less, 72% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E-2126G	Core i7-9750HF
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+72%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($230)	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)

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 i7-9750HF Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2126G and Core i7-9750HF

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 i7-9750HF

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E-2126G packs 6 cores / 6 threads, matching the Core i7-9750HF's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2126G versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-9750HF — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E-2126G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-9750HF uses Coffee Lake-HR (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2126G scores 10,437 against the Core i7-9750HF's 10,393 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E-2126G. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon E-2126G	Core i7-9750HF
Cores / Threads	6 / 6	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+27%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)	Coffee Lake-HR (2019)
PassMark	10,437	10,393
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	6,915
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,120
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,149

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2126G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-9750HF uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E-2126G	Core i7-9750HF
Socket	LGA1151	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2126G) / Yes (Core i7-9750HF).

Feature	Xeon E-2126G	Core i7-9750HF
Integrated GPU	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E-2126G launched at $2702 MSRP, while the Core i7-9750HF debuted at $395. At current prices ($230 vs $395), the Xeon E-2126G is $165 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2126G delivers 45.4 pts/$ vs 26.3 pts/$ for the Core i7-9750HF — making the Xeon E-2126G the 53.2% better value option.