Intel Xeon E-2144G vs Intel Xeon E-2174G Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split is decisive: the Intel Xeon E-2174G wins every recorded test in the head-to-head comparison, taking all 8 wins against the E-2144G. The E-2174G does not merely edge ahead in one workload class; it holds a consistent advantage across both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering workloads, as well as across Geekbench's broader system-level tests.

For users running Cinebench R15, R20, or R23, the E-2174G is faster in every variant, both multicore and singlecore. The multicore margins are uniform at 2.3% across all three Cinebench versions, suggesting a steady throughput advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk. Single-core margins in Cinebench range from 1.8% in R15 to 2.4% in R20, with R23 landing at 2.3%. This consistency points to a higher sustained clock advantage that carries through regardless of the renderer version.

Geekbench tells a similar story but with a wider gap. The E-2174G leads by 4.7% in multicore (5104 vs 4875) and by 3.4% in singlecore (1559 vs 1508). These are the largest deltas in the entire comparison, meaning the E-2174G's advantage is more pronounced in general-purpose compute tasks than in the Cinebench family. If a workload relies heavily on the kinds of integer and floating-point patterns that Geekbench exercises, the E-2174G pulls further ahead than the rendering benchmarks suggest.

The E-2144G has no category where it wins. It trails in every benchmark, which makes its role simpler: it is a lower-clocked sibling that trades a small amount of performance for a lower launch MSRP. In workflows where every percentage point matters, the E-2174G is the clear pick. In cost-sensitive deployments where the single-digit percentage differences are acceptable, the E-2144G remains fully capable, but the data offers no performance-based reason to choose it.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to the same family: the Xeon E-2100 series, built on Coffee Lake-S WS silicon using Intel's 14 nm process. They share the same die size of 126 mm², the same socket (Intel Socket 1151), and the same 4-core, 8-thread configuration. The cache hierarchy is identical as well: 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3.

The architectural differences reduce to clock behavior and part numbering. The E-2174G has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The E-2144G sits lower at 3.60 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost. That 200 MHz gap at both ends of the frequency range explains the uniform benchmark deltas. Both chips have a 71 W TDP, so the E-2174G achieves its higher clocks within the same thermal envelope, a notable efficiency point given the identical process node and die.

Memory and I/O are also identical: dual-channel DDR4 with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth, ECC support, and PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both include Intel HD Graphics P630 integrated graphics, which is a distinguishing feature for the Xeon E series in this generation. They share the same market segment (Server/Workstation), the same end-of-life production status, and the same release date of 2018-07-11.

The only other differences are the part numbers (SR3WN for the E-2174G, SR3WM for the E-2144G) and the launch MSRP: $334 for the E-2174G and $272 for the E-2144G. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not an avenue for closing the gap.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2174G wins every multi-threaded benchmark in the comparison. It leads by 2.3% in Cinebench R15 multicore (815 vs 797), 2.3% in Cinebench R20 multicore (3398 vs 3322), 2.3% in Cinebench R23 multicore (8091 vs 7910), and 4.7% in Geekbench multicore (5104 vs 4875).

Q: How big is the single-threaded performance gap?

A: The E-2174G leads in every single-threaded test. Cinebench R15 singlecore shows 114 vs 112 (1.8% ahead), R20 shows 479 vs 468 (2.4% ahead), R23 shows 1142 vs 1116 (2.3% ahead), and Geekbench singlecore shows 1559 vs 1508 (3.4% ahead).

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the E-2174G and the E-2144G support ECC memory. They also share the same dual-channel DDR4 memory bus and 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth.

Q: Are the clock speeds different?

A: Yes. The E-2174G runs at 3.80 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost, while the E-2144G runs at 3.60 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost. The TDP is the same at 71 W for both.

Q: Which CPU has better integrated graphics?

A: Both processors use the same integrated graphics solution: Intel HD Graphics P630. There is no difference in this regard.

Q: What is the production status of these chips?

A: Both are marked as end-of-life in the database. They were released on the same date, 2018-07-11.

Specification Differences

The two processors are nearly identical on paper, differing only in a handful of fields. The full list of differences is as follows:

| Specification | Intel Xeon E-2174G | Intel Xeon E-2144G |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Base clock | 3.80 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| Part number | SR3WN | SR3WM |

| Launch MSRP | $334 | $272 |

Everything else matches: 4 cores, 8 threads, 14 nm process, 126 mm² die, 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, 8 MB shared L3, DDR4 dual-channel memory with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth, ECC support, PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes, HD Graphics P630, Intel Socket 1151, Coffee Lake architecture, 71 W TDP, and the same release date and production status.

The average benchmark score difference also registers: the E-2174G averages 2588 across its benchmark suite, while the E-2144G averages 2514. Both sit at the 49th percentile of all CPUs in the database, meaning they occupy the same performance tier relative to the broader market.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The E-2174G wins all eight head-to-head comparisons, but the margins are not uniform. The most significant victory comes in Geekbench multicore, where the E-2174G scores 5104 against the E-2144G's 4875, a 4.7% lead. This is the largest delta in the entire set and suggests that the E-2174G's higher clocks translate particularly well into the mixed integer and floating-point workloads that Geekbench uses. A 229-point gap at this level is meaningful for users who run system-wide benchmarks or diverse application suites.

Geekbench singlecore also shows a wider-than-average gap: 1559 vs 1508, a 3.4% difference. This reinforces the pattern that the E-2174G's clock advantage produces outsized gains in non-rendering workloads. In contrast, the Cinebench tests cluster tightly around a 2.3% delta for multicore and between 1.8% and 2.4% for singlecore. The smallest margin is Cinebench R15 singlecore, where the E-2174G posts 114 against 112, just 1.8% ahead. This is the only test where the gap drops below 2%.

The Cinebench R20 singlecore test shows the largest Cinebench margin at 2.4% (479 vs 468), while R15 multicore, R20 multicore, and R23 multicore all show exactly 2.3% (815 vs 797, 3398 vs 3322, and 8091 vs 7910, respectively). R23 singlecore also lands at 2.3% (1142 vs 1116). The consistency of these Cinebench deltas, despite the different renderer versions, indicates that the E-2174G's advantage is structural rather than dependent on specific instruction paths.

The practical takeaway from the data is that the E-2174G is uniformly faster, but the degree of its advantage depends on the workload. For rendering tasks, expect roughly a 2% improvement. For general compute and system-level benchmarks, the lead widens to between 3.4% and 4.7%. Neither chip falls outside the 49th percentile of all CPUs, so both are mid-pack performers in the broader database, but within this pairing, the E-2174G is the definitive choice for anyone prioritizing raw performance over the $62 launch MSRP difference.