CPU Comparison
Intel Xeon E-2144G
Xeon E-2244G
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Xeon E-2144G vs Intel Xeon E-2244G
The Intel Xeon E-2244G and Intel Xeon E-2144G are both quad-core, eight-thread Coffee Lake-S workstation processors built on Intel's 14 nm process, and they share the same 71 W TDP, dual-channel DDR4 memory support, and HD Graphics P630 integrated graphics. The data shows a clear split: the E-2244G dominates rendering workloads, while the E-2144G takes the lead in Geekbench tests. The E-2244G wins six of the eight head-to-head benchmarks, but the E-2144G counters with significant margins in the two it claims, making the choice heavily dependent on the specific application workload rather than a universal winner.
Where Each One Wins
The Intel Xeon E-2244G is the definitive choice for multi-threaded rendering and compute tasks. In Cinebench tests, which stress CPU cores with 3D rendering workloads, the E-2244G wins every single iteration, R15, R20, and R23, in both single-core and multi-core modes. Its multi-core advantage is consistent at roughly 2.6% to 2.7% across all three Cinebench versions, while its single-core lead sits at 2.7% to 2.8%. For professionals running Cinebench-class renderers or similar CPU-bound creative applications, the E-2244G's higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 4.50 GHz translates directly into a measurable, if modest, performance edge.
The Intel Xeon E-2144G, despite losing the Cinebench sweep, wins decisively in Geekbench. The data shows a 3.3% lead in Geekbench multicore (4875 versus 4712) and a much larger 6.6% advantage in Geekbench single-core (1508 versus 1408). Geekbench is a broader system benchmark that simulates real-world tasks like encryption, image processing, and machine learning, so this suggests the E-2144G has better-optimized execution in those specific workloads, possibly due to firmware or microcode differences despite the shared architecture. If the target software relies on Geekbench-style integer and floating-point operations, the E-2144G is the stronger performer.
The average benchmark score separates them by only 0.5%, with the E-2244G at 2527 and the E-2144G at 2514. Both CPUs sit at the 49th percentile among all CPUs, meaning they are statistically equivalent in overall capability. The wins are split by workload family: E-2244G for Cinebench rendering, E-2144G for Geekbench productivity. There is no scenario where one wins across the board, so the decision should be based on which benchmark suite best mirrors the intended use case.
Architecture Differences
Both processors share the same architectural foundation: Coffee Lake-S WS, built on Intel's 14 nm process with a die size of 126 mm². They have identical core counts (4 cores, 8 threads), cache hierarchies (64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, 8 MB shared L3), and memory support (DDR4 dual-channel at 42.7 GB/s). ECC memory is supported on both, and both use Intel Socket 1151 with 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes. The integrated GPU is the same HD Graphics P630 on both parts.
The distinguishing architectural feature is clock speed. The E-2244G has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the E-2144G operates at 3.60 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost. That is a 200 MHz advantage for the E-2244G at both ends of the frequency range. Given the identical core and cache configuration, the entire performance delta in Cinebench can be attributed to this clock advantage. The E-2144G's Geekbench wins, however, cannot be explained by clocks alone, it is slower yet scores higher, indicating that the benchmark's workload profile favors something other than raw frequency, likely memory access patterns or instruction scheduling that differ at the microarchitectural level despite the same named architecture.
Both chips are end-of-life products, but the E-2244G was released on 2019-05-28, roughly a year after the E-2144G's 2018-07-11 launch. The part numbers differ (SRFAY for E-2244G, SR3WM for E-2144G), but there is no transistor count listed for either. The lack of any cache or node differences means the only hardware variation is the clock multiplier, making the architectural comparison straightforward: same silicon, different frequency bins.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The Cinebench R15 multicore test shows the E-2244G scoring 818 against the E-2144G's 797, a 2.6% win. In single-core R15, the E-2244G scores 115 versus 112, a 2.7% margin. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multicore gap widens to 2.7% with scores of 3412 and 3322, while single-core shows 481 versus 468, again a 2.8% delta. The Cinebench R23 results continue the pattern: multicore 8126 versus 7910 (2.7% win for E-2244G) and single-core 1147 versus 1116 (2.8% win). These consistent margins across three generations of the Cinebench test indicate a stable, clock-driven advantage that scales linearly with the frequency difference.
The Geekbench results flip the script. The E-2144G scores 4875 in multicore, beating the E-2244G's 4712 by 3.3%. Even more striking, the single-core Geekbench score is 1508 for the E-2144G versus 1408 for the E-2244G, a 6.6% gap. This is the largest performance difference between the two chips in any test, and it is in favor of the slower-clocked part. The delta of 100 points in single-core Geekbench suggests that the E-2144G's architectural implementation handles certain instruction sequences more efficiently, despite the E-2244G's higher frequency. There is no Cinebench test where the E-2144G wins, and no Geekbench test where the E-2244G wins, making the benchmark suite the deciding factor.
In the context of their nearest rivals, the E-2244G's average score of 2527 puts it 0.5% ahead of the E-2144G (2514) and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon E5-2643 v3 (2511). The E-2144G, in turn, is 0.1% ahead of the E5-2643 v3 and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 (2507). Both chips trail the Intel Core i3-10325 (2530) by less than 0.1% and 0.6% respectively. These are tightly clustered results, reinforcing that neither Xeon holds a meaningful overall edge over its peer group.
FAQ
Q: Which CPU is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?
A: The Intel Xeon E-2244G scores 8126 versus the E-2144G's 7910, a 2.7% advantage. The E-2244G wins all Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23) in both single-core and multi-core modes.
Q: Does the E-2144G win any benchmark?
A: Yes, it wins both Geekbench tests. It scores 4875 in multicore (3.3% ahead of the E-2244G's 4712) and 1508 in single-core (6.6% ahead of the E-2244G's 1408).
Q: Are the two CPUs architecturally identical?
A: They share the same Coffee Lake-S WS architecture, 14 nm process, 126 mm² die size, 4 cores, 8 threads, and 8 MB shared L3 cache. The only listed difference is clock speed: the E-2244G has a 3.80 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost, while the E-2144G runs at 3.60 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost.
Q: What is the memory bandwidth of these processors?
A: Both support dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. They also both support ECC memory.
Q: How do these chips compare to the Intel Core i3-10325?
A: The E-2244G is 0.1% behind the i3-10325 in average benchmark score (2527 versus 2530), while the E-2144G is 0.6% behind (2514 versus 2530).
Q: What is the launch MSRP of these CPUs?
A: Both the Intel Xeon E-2244G and the Intel Xeon E-2144G have a launch MSRP of $272.
Specification Differences
| Specification | Intel Xeon E-2244G | Intel Xeon E-2144G |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 3.60 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.50 GHz |
| Release Date | 2019-05-28 | 2018-07-11 |
| Part Number | SRFAY | SR3WM |
All other listed specifications are identical between the two processors: 4 cores, 8 threads, 71 W TDP, Intel Socket 1151, Coffee Lake-S WS architecture, 14 nm process, 126 mm² die size, 64 KB L1 cache per core, 256 KB L2 cache per core, 8 MB shared L3 cache, DDR4 dual-channel memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth, ECC memory support, 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes, HD Graphics P630 integrated graphics, and a server/workstation market segment. Both have a launch MSRP of $272, a production status of end-of-life, and no unlocked multiplier.