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Xeon E-2224
Xeon E-2124G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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-2224 is positioned at rank 1021 and the Xeon E-2124G is on rank 844, so the Xeon E-2124G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2224
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2124G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2224 | Xeon E-2124G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($195) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($462) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2224 | Xeon E-2124G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+137%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($195) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($462) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2224 and Xeon E-2124G
Xeon E-2224
The Xeon E-2224 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,206 points. Launch price was $193.
Xeon E-2124G
The Xeon E-2124G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,218 points. Launch price was $213.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E-2224 and Xeon E-2124G share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2224 versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2124G — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2224 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E-2224 uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2124G uses Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2224 scores 7,206 against the Xeon E-2124G's 7,218 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E-2124G. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E-2224 | Xeon E-2124G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+2% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 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-S (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 7,206 | 7,218 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Xeon E-2224 | Xeon E-2124G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2224 launched at $3226 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2124G debuted at $667. At current prices ($195 vs $462), the Xeon E-2224 is $267 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2224 delivers 37.0 pts/$ vs 15.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2124G — making the Xeon E-2224 the 81.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2224 | Xeon E-2124G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3226 | $667-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $195-58% | $462 |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.0+137% | 15.6 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2018 |
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