CPU Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2246G averages 3492 points, while the Intel Xeon D-1732TE scores 3486. The gap is only 0.2% in favor of the E-2246G, placing both essentially at parity in overall aggregate performance.

Q: How does the D-1732TE perform in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The D-1732TE delivers 12052 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 2.8% ahead of the E-2246G's 11720 points. This is its largest multi-core margin in the head-to-head tests.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference in Geekbench?

A: The E-2246G achieves 1613 in Geekbench single-core, but the D-1732TE does not have a reported Geekbench score in the data. For single-core Cinebench R23, the D-1732TE leads with 1701 versus 1654 (a 2.8% advantage).

Q: Which processor has a smaller manufacturing process node?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1732TE uses a 10 nm process node from Intel, while the Intel Xeon E-2246G is built on a 14 nm node. The 10 nm node is more advanced, indicating a newer fabrication technology.

Q: Does either chip support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon E-2246G and the Intel Xeon D-1732TE support ECC memory. Both are classified in the server/workstation market segment.

Q: What are the production statuses of these two processors?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2246G is end-of-life, while the Intel Xeon D-1732TE is active. The D-1732TE is the newer part, with a release date in early 2022 versus the E-2246G's mid-2019 release.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Xeon E-2246G belongs to the Xeon E-2200 series and uses the Coffee Lake architecture, specifically the Coffee Lake-S WS codename, built on Intel's 14 nm process. In contrast, the Intel Xeon D-1732TE leverages the Ice Lake architecture with the Ice Lake-D codename, fabricated on a 10 nm node. This process shrink is substantial, allowing the D-1732TE to pack more cores into a lower thermal envelope.

Core counts differ meaningfully: the E-2246G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the D-1732TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The cache hierarchy also diverges. The E-2246G offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The D-1732TE ups this to 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core (five times larger per core), and 15 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L2 on the D-1732TE suggests a design aimed at keeping more working data closer to compute units.

Clock speeds tell a contrasting story. The E-2246G has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, far higher than the D-1732TE's 1900.00 MHz base and 3.00 GHz boost. The D-1732TE compensates with more cores and a newer architecture, but its clock disadvantage is stark.

Memory architectures also differ. The E-2246G uses dual-channel DDR4 with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth, while the D-1732TE employs triple-channel DDR4 with 64.0 GB/s bandwidth, a 50% increase in theoretical memory throughput. PCIe support is similarly upgraded: the D-1732TE offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), whereas the E-2246G provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The D-1732TE lacks integrated graphics, while the E-2246G includes HD Graphics P630.

The socket types are incompatible: the E-2246G uses Intel Socket 1151, while the D-1732TE uses Intel BGA 2227 (soldered). Thermal design power reflects the efficiency leap: the E-2246G is rated at 80 W, the D-1732TE at only 52 W, despite having more cores and a larger cache pool.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data is unambiguous: the Intel Xeon D-1732TE wins all six benchmark comparisons. No test favors the E-2246G. The margins are consistent, ranging from 2.7% to 2.9% across the board.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the D-1732TE scores 1214 against 1181 for the E-2246G, a 2.7% lead. The single-core R15 result is similar: 171 versus 166, a 2.9% difference. Moving to Cinebench R20, the D-1732TE posts 5061 multi-core versus 4922, again 2.7% ahead; single-core is 714 versus 694, a 2.8% gap. In Cinebench R23, the D-1732TE continues the trend with 12052 multi-core against 11720 (2.8% ahead) and 1701 single-core against 1654 (2.8% ahead).

The consistency of these deltas is notable. Every benchmark, regardless of workload type (single-threaded or multi-threaded), shows the same narrow but decisive advantage for the D-1732TE. The E-2246G's higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz does not translate into a single-core win; the D-1732TE's Ice Lake architecture appears to deliver higher instructions per clock, overcoming its 3.00 GHz clock cap.

Average benchmark scores confirm the near-tie: the E-2246G averages 3492, and the D-1732TE averages 3486. The rivals list shows the E-2246G is 0.2% ahead of the D-1732TE in average score, yet the head-to-head tests all favor the D-1732TE. This apparent contradiction stems from the E-2246G having Geekbench scores (5988 multi-core, 1613 single-core) that the D-1732TE lacks, which boosts its average. In the actual overlapping benchmark suite, the D-1732TE wins every round.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge on almost every specification. Core count: 6 (E-2246G) versus 8 (D-1732TE). Threads: 12 versus 16. Base clock: 3.60 GHz versus 1900.00 MHz. Boost clock: 4.80 GHz versus 3.00 GHz. TDP: 80 W versus 52 W. Socket: Intel Socket 1151 versus Intel BGA 2227. Architecture: Coffee Lake versus Ice Lake. Process node: 14 nm versus 10 nm. Die size: the E-2246G measures 154 mm², while the D-1732TE's die size is not reported.

Cache specifics differ at every level: L1 per core is 64 KB on the E-2246G versus 80 KB on the D-1732TE; L2 per core is 256 KB versus 1.25 MB; L3 shared is 12 MB versus 15 MB. Memory bus width changes from dual-channel to triple-channel, and memory bandwidth rises from 42.7 GB/s to 64.0 GB/s. PCIe generation advances from Gen 3 to Gen 4, with both offering 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics: the E-2246G has HD Graphics P630, the D-1732TE has none. Release dates differ by nearly three years: May 2019 versus February 2022. Production status: end-of-life versus active. Part numbers: SRF7G versus SRLBW. Launch MSRP: the E-2246G was $311, the D-1732TE was $730.

The Verdict

The data points decisively toward the Intel Xeon D-1732TE for raw compute performance. It wins every single head-to-head benchmark, from Cinebench R15 to R23, in both single-core and multi-core tests. The margins are small (2.7% to 2.9%), but they are uniform, there is no workload category where the E-2246G pulls ahead.

The D-1732TE achieves this with fewer resources in some respects: it has a much lower clock speed (3.00 GHz boost versus 4.80 GHz) and a smaller process node advantage (10 nm versus 14 nm). Its 8 cores and 16 threads outnumber the E-2246G's 6 cores and 12 threads, but the single-core wins suggest the architecture itself is more efficient, not just the core count.

The E-2246G's only advantage in the data is its average benchmark score (3492 versus 3486), which is driven by Geekbench results that the D-1732TE does not have. In every direct comparison, the D-1732TE is faster. The E-2246G is also end-of-life, while the D-1732TE remains active.

For buyers prioritizing raw compute in the measured workloads, the D-1732TE is the clear choice. Its lower TDP (52 W versus 80 W) adds an efficiency bonus. The E-2246G's integrated graphics and lower launch MSRP are notable, but the benchmark evidence gives the performance crown to the D-1732TE.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon D-1732TE wins in every head-to-head benchmark category. This includes single-core workloads, where its lower clock speed (3.00 GHz versus 4.80 GHz) might suggest a disadvantage, but the Ice Lake architecture compensates. Multi-core workloads also favor the D-1732TE, leveraging its 8 cores and 16 threads. Memory-intensive tasks would benefit from its triple-channel configuration and 64.0 GB/s bandwidth, a 50% improvement over the E-2246G's 42.7 GB/s.

The Intel Xeon E-2246G holds wins in areas outside the direct benchmark suite. It includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics P630), which the D-1732TE lacks entirely, relevant for systems without a discrete GPU. It also has a higher boost clock, which could matter for lightly threaded legacy applications not captured in the Cinebench results. Its average benchmark score is marginally higher (3492 versus 3486) due to Geekbench data, and its launch MSRP was lower at $311 versus $730.

The D-1732TE's advantages extend to platform features: PCIe Gen 4 support versus Gen 3, triple-channel memory versus dual-channel, and a 10 nm process versus 14 nm. It is also an active production part, whereas the E-2246G is end-of-life. For new deployments, the D-1732TE offers better performance, lower power consumption, and a modern feature set. The E-2246G remains relevant only for specific use cases requiring integrated graphics or a Socket 1151 platform, where its benchmark deficit is narrow but consistent.