Xeon E-2226GE vs Core i7-1185G7
Xeon E-2226GE
Core i7-1185G7
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-2226GE is positioned at rank 438 and the Core i7-1185G7 is on rank 816, so the Xeon E-2226GE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2226GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1185G7
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2226GE | Core i7-1185G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2226GE | Core i7-1185G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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-2226GE and Core i7-1185G7
Xeon E-2226GE
The Xeon E-2226GE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 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. Passmark benchmark score: 10,026 points. Launch price was $286.
Core i7-1185G7
The Core i7-1185G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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: 10,033 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2226GE packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i7-1185G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E-2226GE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2226GE versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-1185G7 — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-1185G7 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E-2226GE uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-1185G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2226GE scores 10,026 against the Core i7-1185G7's 10,033 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-1185G7. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E-2226GE | Core i7-1185G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.8 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+13% | 3 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 | 10,026 | 10,033 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,200 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2226GE uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1185G7 uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2226GE | Core i7-1185G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1449 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR4x-4267 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2226GE) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-1185G7). The Core i7-1185G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics G7), while the Xeon E-2226GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1185G7 targets Thin & Light Laptop.
| Feature | Xeon E-2226GE | Core i7-1185G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Xe Graphics G7 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Thin & Light Laptop |
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