Xeon E-2246G vs Ryzen 5 2600X
Xeon E-2246G
Ryzen 5 2600X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2246G
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2600X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2246G | Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($268) | ✅ More affordable ($55) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2246G | Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+389%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($268) | ✅ More affordable ($55) |
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 Ryzen 5 2600X
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.
Ryzen 5 2600X
The Ryzen 5 2600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.25 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,880 points. Launch price was $229.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E-2246G and Ryzen 5 2600X share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2246G versus 4.25 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600X — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2246G (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E-2246G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2600X uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2246G scores 13,832 against the Ryzen 5 2600X's 13,880 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 2600X. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2246G vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600X.
| Feature | Xeon E-2246G | Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+13% | 4.25 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,832 | 13,880 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 7,514 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,242 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,247 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2246G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 2600X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2246G | Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2246G) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 2600X). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 2600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 2600X rivals Core i5-9600K.
| Feature | Xeon E-2246G | Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2246G launched at $311 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 2600X debuted at $229. At current prices ($268 vs $55), the Ryzen 5 2600X is $213 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2246G delivers 51.6 pts/$ vs 252.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 2600X — making the Ryzen 5 2600X the 132.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2246G | Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $311 | $229-26% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $268 | $55-79% |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.6 | 252.4+389% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2018 |
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