Intel Xeon E-2174G vs Intel Xeon E-2274G Comparison

Both processors are Intel Xeon E-series parts built for the same socket and workstation segment, but the recorded data draws a clear line between them. The Intel Xeon E-2274G wins every single benchmark in the comparison set, with margins ranging from 1.4% to 2.6% across Cinebench and Geekbench tests. The Intel Xeon E-2174G, its predecessor, trails in every measured category, making the newer chip the unequivocal performance pick in this head-to-head.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon E-2274G wins outright in all eight recorded benchmark comparisons. There is no workload category in the data where the E-2174G takes a lead. The E-2274G demonstrates supremacy in both single-threaded and multi-threaded scenarios, covering everything from Cinebench R15 to Geekbench. Its advantage is consistent, though modest in percentage terms, never exceeding 2.6%.

The E-2174G does not win any of the eight head-to-head tests. Its best relative showing comes in Geekbench multi-core, where it trails by 1.4%, and its worst is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where it falls behind by 2.6%. For users considering the older part, the data suggests it is strictly slower, not just in one niche but across the board.

The use-case split is therefore not about which chip wins where, but about the magnitude of the E-2274G's lead. In lightly threaded tasks like single-core rendering or general desktop responsiveness, the E-2274G holds a 2.5% to 2.6% edge. In fully loaded multi-threaded workloads, the lead narrows slightly to between 1.4% and 2.5%. The newer processor is the better choice for every measured application, with its smallest advantage in memory-sensitive multi-core tests and its largest in bursty single-core operations.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture. They are based on Coffee Lake, specifically the Coffee Lake-S WS die, and are manufactured on Intel's 14 nm process node. The die size is identical at 126 mm² for both. Cache configurations match exactly: 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. Both support DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s, and both support ECC memory.

The key architectural differences lie in clock speeds and power delivery. The E-2274G has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The E-2174G runs lower, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This 200 MHz advantage at both base and boost levels is the primary driver behind the E-2274G's benchmark wins. The higher clocks come with a higher thermal design power: 83 W for the E-2274G versus 71 W for the E-2174G.

Both chips use the same Intel Socket 1151 and offer 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are identical, with HD Graphics P630 on both. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The E-2274G is part of the Xeon E-2200 series, released in May 2019, while the E-2174G belongs to the Xeon E-2100 series, released in July 2018. Both are marked as end-of-life products. The part numbers differ, SRFDE for the E-2274G and SR3WN for the E-2174G, but the underlying silicon design is the same, just binned and clocked differently.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head results show a uniform pattern of victory for the E-2274G. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the E-2274G scores 835 against 815 for the E-2174G, a 2.5% lead. The single-core R15 test shows 117 versus 114, a 2.6% margin. These are the largest relative gaps in the entire comparison set.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the E-2274G scores 3481 in multi-core versus 3398, a 2.4% advantage. In single-core, it posts 491 against 479, again a 2.5% lead. The R23 results follow the same trajectory: 8289 versus 8091 in multi-core, a 2.4% edge, and 1170 versus 1142 in single-core, a 2.5% margin.

Geekbench tests show a slightly compressed gap. In multi-core, the E-2274G records 5174 against 5104, a 1.4% lead. In single-core, it scores 1586 versus 1559, a 1.7% advantage. The Geekbench suite appears less sensitive to the clock speed differential than Cinebench, but the outcome is unchanged: the E-2274G wins all eight tests.

The average benchmark score for the E-2274G is 2643, while the E-2174G averages 2588. That is a 55-point difference, roughly 2.1%. Both processors sit at the 49th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they are statistically mid-pack performers, but within this pair, the newer chip is consistently faster.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2274G boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Xeon E-2174G boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: Are the cache sizes different between the two?

A: No, both have identical cache layouts: 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is 2.6%, recorded in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the E-2274G scores 117 versus 114.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the E-2274G and the E-2174G support ECC memory with DDR4 over a dual-channel bus.

Q: Which chip has a higher thermal design power?

A: The E-2274G has a TDP of 83 W, while the E-2174G has a TDP of 71 W.

Q: When was each processor released?

A: The E-2274G was released in May 2019, and the E-2174G was released in July 2018.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Xeon E-2274G is the faster processor in every benchmark recorded. It holds a 2.5% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 2.4% in R20 and R23 multi-core, and 1.4% in Geekbench multi-core. Single-core margins are consistently around 2.5% to 2.6% in Cinebench, and 1.7% in Geekbench. The E-2174G never manages to close the gap, let alone overtake its successor.

For a workstation user who prioritizes raw single-threaded performance, the E-2274G is the clear choice, as its higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz directly translates into better scores in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 single-core tests. For multi-threaded workloads, the E-2274G still wins, but the margin is smaller, particularly in Geekbench where the difference drops to 1.4%. The E-2174G is not a competitive alternative in this comparison, as it loses every category.

The E-2274G's higher TDP of 83 W versus 71 W is the trade-off for its clock advantage. Users with strict thermal or power limits might note the E-2174G's lower draw, but the performance data shows no scenario where that lower power consumption leads to a win. Both chips sit at the same 49th percentile among all CPUs, indicating they are equivalent in relative class standing, but within that class, the E-2274G is the superior silicon.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Base Clock: E-2274G at 4.00 GHz, E-2174G at 3.80 GHz
• Boost Clock: E-2274G at 4.90 GHz, E-2174G at 4.70 GHz
• TDP: E-2274G at 83 W, E-2174G at 71 W
• Series: E-2274G is Xeon E-2200 series, E-2174G is Xeon E-2100 series
• Release Date: E-2274G on May 28, 2019, E-2174G on July 11, 2018
• Part Number: E-2274G is SRFDE, E-2174G is SR3WN
• Launch MSRP: E-2274G at $328, E-2174G at $334