Xeon Gold 6226 vs Xeon E-2456
Xeon Gold 6226
Xeon E-2456
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6226
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2456
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6226 | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($289) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6226 | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($289) |
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 Gold 6226 and Xeon E-2456
Xeon Gold 6226
The Xeon Gold 6226 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 20,619 points. Launch price was $1,776.
Xeon E-2456
The Xeon E-2456 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 20,705 points. Launch price was $375.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6226 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon E-2456 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 6226 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6226 versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2456 — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2456 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6226 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2456 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6226 scores 20,619 against the Xeon E-2456's 20,705 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E-2456. L3 cache: 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6226 vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2456.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6226 | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.3 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB+7% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+860% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 20,619 | 20,705 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6226 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2456 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6226 | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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