Xeon E-2324G vs Core i5-9600
Xeon E-2324G
Core i5-9600
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. The Xeon E-2324G is positioned at rank #351 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2324G
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2324G | Core i5-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($219) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2324G | Core i5-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($219) |
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-2324G and Core i5-9600
Xeon E-2324G
The Xeon E-2324G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 10,339 points. Launch price was $209.
Core i5-9600
The Core i5-9600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,313 points. Launch price was $213.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2324G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-9600 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Core i5-9600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2324G versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-9600 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon E-2324G uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-9600 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2324G scores 10,339 against the Core i5-9600's 10,313 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E-2324G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2324G vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-9600.
| Feature | Xeon E-2324G | Core i5-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 9 MB (total)+13% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-E (2021) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 10,339 | 10,313 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,443 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2324G uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-9600 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2324G | Core i5-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2324G) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9600). The Core i5-9600 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E-2324G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9600 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-9600 rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Xeon E-2324G | Core i5-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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