Xeon E-2246G vs Core i7-1365U
Xeon E-2246G
Core i7-1365U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2246G
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1365U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2246G | Core i7-1365U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($268) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2246G | Core i7-1365U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($268) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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-2246G and Core i7-1365U
Xeon E-2246G
The Xeon E-2246G 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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: 13,832 points. Launch price was $311.
Core i7-1365U
The Core i7-1365U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 13,890 points. Launch price was $426.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2246G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-1365U offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-1365U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2246G versus 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-1365U — a 8% clock advantage for the Core i7-1365U (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon E-2246G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-1365U uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2246G scores 13,832 against the Core i7-1365U's 13,890 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-1365U. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E-2246G | Core i7-1365U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 12+67% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.2 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+100% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Raptor Lake-U (2023) |
| PassMark | 13,832 | 13,890 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2246G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1365U uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2246G | Core i7-1365U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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