Xeon E-2226G
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Xeon E-2226G

Intel

PassMark

11,174

29 May 2019 (6 years ago)
80 Watt
Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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Overview

The Xeon E-2226G 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 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 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: 11,174 points. Launch price was $255.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon E-2226G across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low279 FPS
medium261 FPS
high234 FPS
ultra204 FPS
1440p
low279 FPS
medium234 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra185 FPS
4k
low231 FPS
medium194 FPS
high177 FPS
ultra149 FPS
Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra57 FPS
Deadlock

Deadlock

1080p
low153 FPS
medium139 FPS
high124 FPS
ultra88 FPS
1440p
low136 FPS
medium124 FPS
high111 FPS
ultra79 FPS
4k
low70 FPS
medium64 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra44 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low279 FPS
medium279 FPS
high279 FPS
ultra279 FPS
1440p
low279 FPS
medium279 FPS
high279 FPS
ultra279 FPS
4k
low279 FPS
medium269 FPS
high229 FPS
ultra186 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2

1080p
low279 FPS
medium279 FPS
high279 FPS
ultra279 FPS
1440p
low279 FPS
medium279 FPS
high279 FPS
ultra279 FPS
4k
low279 FPS
medium279 FPS
high276 FPS
ultra245 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low176 FPS
medium144 FPS
high115 FPS
ultra93 FPS
1440p
low153 FPS
medium123 FPS
high98 FPS
ultra81 FPS
4k
low85 FPS
medium74 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra45 FPS
Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid

1080p
low178 FPS
medium133 FPS
high111 FPS
ultra89 FPS
1440p
low150 FPS
medium107 FPS
high89 FPS
ultra78 FPS
4k
low124 FPS
medium84 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra58 FPS
Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Starfield

Starfield

1080p
low155 FPS
medium141 FPS
high122 FPS
ultra90 FPS
1440p
low144 FPS
medium127 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra79 FPS
4k
low83 FPS
medium73 FPS
high59 FPS
ultra46 FPS
The Sims 4

The Sims 4

1080p
low279 FPS
medium279 FPS
high240 FPS
ultra205 FPS
1440p
low247 FPS
medium226 FPS
high185 FPS
ultra150 FPS
4k
low157 FPS
medium144 FPS
high112 FPS
ultra98 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon E-2226G specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Xeon E-2226G is a 6-core / 6-thread processor based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.7 GHz from a base frequency of 3.4 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 12 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 256 kB (per core) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 11,174, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationXeon E-2226G
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units6C / 6T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost4.7 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency3.4 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designCoffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores12 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data256 kB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache64 kB (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor154 mm2
Bus SpeedData bus frequency4 × 8 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleYes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score11,174
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2226G fits into the LGA1151 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-2666 memory.

SpecificationXeon E-2226G
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorserver
SeriesProduct familyIntel Xeon E
SocketMotherboard socket requiredLGA1151
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR4-2666
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1 (Uniprocessor)
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Power & Cooling

The Xeon E-2226G has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 80 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationXeon E-2226G
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload80 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1229 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationXeon E-2226G
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$255
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#1229
Release DateLaunch date29 May 2019 (6 years ago)
Release Year2019
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

8 specs

Typeserver
SeriesIntel Xeon E
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$255
ManufacturerIntel
Release Date29 May 2019 (6 years ago)
Architecture CodenameCoffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
Performance Ranking Position1229

Technical Specifications

15 specs

Cores6
Threads6
Bus TypeDMI 3.0
Die Size154 mm2
L1 Cache64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache256 kB (per core)
L3 Cache12 MB (total)
Bus Speed4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier34
Max Frequency4.7 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Base Frequency3.4 GHz
Process Technology14 nm
Max Core Temperature100 °C
Windows 11 Compatible+

Compatibility

4 specs

SocketLGA1151
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0
Power Consumption (TDP)80 Watt
Max Processors In Config1 (Uniprocessor)

Memory

5 specs

RAM TypesDDR4-2666
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth42.671 GB/s
ECC Memory Support+
Max Memory Capacity128 GB

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