Intel Xeon E-2224G vs Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data presents a clear and consistent picture: the Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 wins every single head-to-head comparison against the Intel Xeon E-2224G. Across all six Cinebench tests, the E5-2628 v3 takes the victory, with the E-2224G recording zero wins. The margin is remarkably uniform, hovering around 10.9% in favor of the older Haswell-based processor in most tests.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the E5-2628 v3 scores 723 against 644 for the E-2224G, a delta of -10.9% from the perspective of the E-2224G. The single-core test in R15 shows a slightly larger gap: 102 versus 90, a delta of -11.8%. This pattern repeats in Cinebench R20, where the multicore result is 3015 (E5-2628 v3) versus 2687 (E-2224G), again a -10.9% delta. The single-core R20 test shows 425 versus 379, a -10.8% delta. Cinebench R23 continues the trend with a multicore score of 7179 against 6398 (-10.9%) and a single-core score of 1013 against 903 (-10.9%).

What is notable is the consistency of the performance gap. Whether the workload is heavily threaded or purely single-core, the E5-2628 v3 maintains roughly the same advantage. This suggests a fundamental architectural edge rather than a workload-specific optimization. The E5-2628 v3 does not just win in multicore where its 8 cores and 16 threads give it a structural advantage; it also wins in single-core tests where the E-2224G's higher clock speeds might be expected to help. The E-2224G has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, while the E5-2628 v3 operates at 2.50 GHz base and 3.00 GHz boost. Yet despite the lower frequencies, the E5-2628 v3 still delivers higher single-core Cinebench scores.

Looking at the broader benchmark averages, the two processors sit very close together in the database's overall rankings. The E-2224G has an average benchmark score of 2117, while the E5-2628 v3 averages 2076. Both processors sit at the 46th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. The E-2224G's nearest rivals include the Intel Atom C5125 (2122, -0.2% delta), Intel Core i7-1160G7 (2124, -0.3%), Intel Core i5-8500T (2110, +0.3%), and Intel Core i5-8259U (2108, +0.4%). The E5-2628 v3's nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon W-2123 (2079, -0.1%), Intel Core i3-9350KF (2082, -0.3%), Intel Xeon E3-1585 v5 (2067, +0.5%), and AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 (2086, -0.5%). This means that despite the head-to-head sweep, the overall average scores are nearly identical, and each chip is surrounded by a tightly packed cluster of comparable performers.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 is the faster processor in every benchmark category recorded. It wins all six Cinebench tests, including both multicore and single-core variants across R15, R20, and R23. The margin is consistent, ranging from -10.8% to -11.8% in favor of the E5-2628 v3. There is no recorded test where the E-2224G comes out ahead.

The E-2224G does have some redeeming qualities in the broader picture. Its average benchmark score of 2117 is actually slightly higher than the E5-2628 v3's 2076, indicating that when other benchmarks beyond Cinebench are factored in, the E-2224G performs competitively. The Geekbench scores for the E-2224G are 4299 multicore and 1535 single-core, which contribute to its higher average. The E5-2628 v3 does not have Geekbench scores recorded in the database, so the comparison relies entirely on the Cinebench suite.

For a user selecting strictly based on Cinebench performance, the E5-2628 v3 is the clear choice. It delivers approximately 10.9% more performance in both single-core and multicore workloads. The consistency of this margin across different versions of Cinebench (R15, R20, R23) suggests that the advantage is stable and not dependent on the specific rendering workload.

However, the E-2224G should not be dismissed. Its average benchmark score is slightly higher, and it includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics P630) which the E5-2628 v3 lacks entirely. The E-2224G also has a significantly higher clock speed, with a boost of 4.70 GHz versus 3.00 GHz for the E5-2628 v3. In workloads not captured by the Cinebench suite, these factors could contribute to a different outcome. But based on the recorded head-to-head data, the E5-2628 v3 is the winner in every measured test.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 wins in every Cinebench test recorded in the database. This includes Cinebench R15 multicore (723 vs 644), R15 single-core (102 vs 90), R20 multicore (3015 vs 2687), R20 single-core (425 vs 379), R23 multicore (7179 vs 6398), and R23 single-core (1013 vs 903). There are no recorded benchmark wins for the E-2224G in the head-to-head comparison.

The E5-2628 v3's advantage likely stems from its higher core and thread count. With 8 cores and 16 threads compared to the E-2224G's 4 cores and 4 threads, the E5-2628 v3 has a structural advantage in multicore workloads. Its larger 20 MB shared L3 cache, compared to 8 MB on the E-2224G, also provides more data capacity for demanding workloads. The quad-channel memory bus with 68.3 GB/s bandwidth versus dual-channel 42.7 GB/s on the E-2224G further supports memory-intensive operations.

The E-2224G, despite losing all head-to-head tests, has its own strengths. It records higher Geekbench scores (4299 multicore, 1535 single-core) which are not part of the head-to-head comparison but contribute to its higher average benchmark score of 2117. It includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics P630) which the E5-2628 v3 does not have, making it more suitable for systems that require a display output without a discrete GPU. Its higher clock speeds (3.50 GHz base, 4.70 GHz boost) may benefit workloads that are latency-sensitive but not captured by Cinebench.

The E-2224G also has a more modern architecture (Coffee Lake, 14 nm process) compared to the E5-2628 v3 (Haswell, 22 nm process). This newer design includes features that may improve efficiency and responsiveness in certain tasks, even if Cinebench does not reflect an advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 wins with a score of 7179, while the Intel Xeon E-2224G scores 6398, a difference of -10.9%.

Q: Does the E-2224G win in any single-core test?

A: No. The E5-2628 v3 wins in all three single-core Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23). The closest margin is in Cinebench R20 single-core, where the E5-2628 v3 scores 425 versus 379 for the E-2224G, a -10.8% delta.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224G has an average benchmark score of 2117, while the Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 has an average of 2076. Both are at the 46th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Do the two processors have the same number of cores?

A: No. The E5-2628 v3 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the E-2224G has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224G includes HD Graphics P630. The Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 has no integrated graphics.

Q: How do their memory bandwidths compare?

A: The E5-2628 v3 has a quad-channel memory bus with 68.3 GB/s bandwidth. The E-2224G has a dual-channel memory bus with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural eras. The Intel Xeon E-2224G uses the Coffee Lake architecture, specifically the Coffee Lake-S WS variant, built on a 14 nm process node at Intel's foundry. Its die size is 126 mm². The Intel Xeon E5-2628 v3 uses the Haswell architecture, specifically Haswell-EP, built on a 22 nm process. Its die is significantly larger at 356 mm² and contains 2,600 million transistors.

The E5-2628 v3 is the older design, released in 2014, while the E-2224G was released in 2019. Both are now end-of-life products. The E5-2628 v3 uses the Intel Socket 2011-3, while the E-2224G uses Intel Socket 1151. The E5-2628 v3 has 8 cores and 16 threads, doubling the core count and quadrupling the thread count of the E-2224G (4 cores, 4 threads).

Cache configurations differ substantially. Both have 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core. However, the E5-2628 v3 has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 8 MB on the E-2224G. This larger cache, combined with more cores, gives the E5-2628 v3 a capacity advantage for large working sets.

Memory support also differs. Both support DDR4, but the E5-2628 v3 uses a quad-channel memory bus with 68.3 GB/s bandwidth, while the E-2224G uses a dual-channel bus with 42.7 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the E5-2628 v3 provides Gen 3 with 40 lanes (CPU only), while the E-2224G provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The E-2224G includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics P630), a feature absent from the E5-2628 v3. The E-2224G also has a much higher clock speed, with a base of 3.50 GHz and boost of 4.70 GHz, versus 2.50 GHz base and 3.00 GHz boost on the E5-2628 v3.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors:

• Cores: The E5-2628 v3 has 8 cores; the E-2224G has 4 cores.
• Threads: The E5-2628 v3 has 16 threads; the E-2224G has 4 threads.
• Base Clock: The E-2224G runs at 3.50 GHz; the E5-2628 v3 at 2.50 GHz.
• Boost Clock: The E-2224G boosts to 4.70 GHz; the E5-2628 v3 to 3.00 GHz.
• TDP: The E-2224G has a TDP of 71 watts; the E5-2628 v3 has a TDP of 85 watts.
• Socket: The E-2224G uses Intel Socket 1151; the E5-2628 v3 uses Intel Socket 2011-3.
• Architecture: The E-2224G uses Coffee Lake; the E5-2628 v3 uses Haswell.
• Process Node: The E-2224G is on 14 nm; the E5-2628 v3 is on 22 nm.
• Die Size: The E-2224G has a die of 126 mm²; the E5-2628 v3 has a die of 356 mm².
• Transistors: The E5-2628 v3 contains 2,600 million transistors; this is not specified for the E-2224G.
• L3 Cache: The E-2224G has 8 MB shared; the E5-2628 v3 has 20 MB shared.
• Memory Bus: The E-2224G is dual-channel; the E5-2628 v3 is quad-channel.
• Memory Bandwidth: The E-2224G has 42.7 GB/s; the E5-2628 v3 has 68.3 GB/s.
• PCIe: The E-2224G has Gen 3, 16 lanes; the E5-2628 v3 has Gen 3, 40 lanes.
• Integrated Graphics: The E-2224G includes HD Graphics P630; the E5-2628 v3 has none.
• Release Date: The E-2224G was released in 2019; the E5-2628 v3 in 2014.
• Part Number: The E-2224G is SRFAW; the E5-2628 v3 is SR201.
• Launch MSRP: The E-2224G has a launch MSRP of $213; the E5-2628 v3 has no recorded launch MSRP.