Intel Xeon E-2176G

The Intel Xeon E-2176G is a 6-core, 12-thread Coffee Lake Xeon for the server/workstation segment, with a 3.70 GHz base clock, a 4.70 GHz boost clock, and an 80 W TDP. It was released on July 11, 2018, had a launch MSRP of $367, and is now listed as end-of-life. The chip uses Intel Socket 1151, supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with ECC, and includes integrated HD Graphics P630.

Benchmark Performance

The E-2176G records an average benchmark score of 3492, placing it at the 57th percentile of all CPUs in the database. That is a mid-pack overall position, but the nearest-rival data shows how tightly grouped this chip is. The Core i7-1265U averages 3491 with a 0% delta, the Xeon E5-1680 v4 averages 3502 with a -0.3% delta, the Xeon E-2246G averages 3503 with a -0.3% delta, and the Core i9-10900TE averages 3481 with a +0.3% delta. In effect, the E-2176G is exactly level with the i7-1265U, fractionally behind the two Xeon rivals, and fractionally ahead of the Core i9 part.

The individual benchmark scores reinforce that picture:

| Test | Score |

|---|---|

| Cinebench R15 multi-core | 1163 |

| Cinebench R15 single-core | 164 |

| Cinebench R20 multi-core | 4848 |

| Cinebench R20 single-core | 684 |

| Cinebench R23 multi-core | 11543 |

| Cinebench R23 single-core | 1629 |

| Geekbench multi-core | 6331 |

| Geekbench single-core | 1573 |

The multi-thread results are 1163 in Cinebench R15, 4848 in Cinebench R20, 11543 in Cinebench R23, and 6331 in Geekbench. These scores reflect a 6-core/12-thread configuration with a 12 MB shared L3 cache. The single-thread results are 164, 684, 1629, and 1573 across the same test sequence, which is consistent with a 4.70 GHz boost clock and a locked multiplier.

Despite the different model names and processor families in the nearest-rival group, the average benchmark scores are extremely close. The E-2176G sits in a performance window where no rival is more than 0.3% away in aggregate terms. The percentile rank of 57 puts it above the median CPU in the database, but the nearest rivals show that it is not a class leader; it is one member of a dense pack.

How It Compares

Intel Core i7-1265U: The i7-1265U averages 3491, and the delta is 0%. In aggregate benchmark terms, these two processors are effectively tied. The E-2176G’s average of 3492 is essentially indistinguishable from the i7-1265U’s 3491, meaning the Xeon does not gain a performance edge from its desktop/server positioning.

Intel Xeon E5-1680 v4: The E5-1680 v4 posts an average score of 3502. The E-2176G trails by 0.3% in this comparison. The margin is small enough that individual application behavior will determine which chip appears faster, but the aggregate data marks the E5-1680 v4 as the slightly higher-scoring part.

Intel Xeon E-2246G: The E-2246G has the highest average score among the four nearest rivals at 3503. The E-2176G is 0.3% behind it. As another Xeon E-series model, the E-2246G represents the closest high-side point of comparison in this cluster, though the difference between the two is only a few tenths of a percent.

Intel Core i9-10900TE: The i9-10900TE averages 3481, the lowest of the four rivals. The E-2176G is 0.3% ahead of it. This is the only nearest rival that the E-2176G leads in average benchmark score, but the advantage is slim and carries little practical weight.

Who Should Consider It

For multithreaded creation workloads, the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 4848 and the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11543 show a capable 6-core/12-thread processor. Rendering tasks that scale across all threads can use the full 12-thread pool and the 12 MB shared L3 cache. The 42.7 GB/s dual-channel DDR4 bandwidth is the memory path for those workloads.

For lightly threaded applications, the single-core Cinebench and Geekbench results are the relevant figures. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1629 and the Geekbench single-core score of 1573 indicate responsive per-thread performance, supported by the 4.70 GHz boost clock. Gaming workloads, which often rely on high per-core performance, fall into this category. The processor offers 16 CPU PCIe Gen3 lanes, so a discrete PCIe x16 device is within the CPU’s lane count.

For office and general productivity work, the single-core performance is more than sufficient, and the integrated HD Graphics P630 provides a display output path without requiring a separate graphics card. The ECC memory support makes the chip relevant for server or workstation environments where memory error correction is part of the platform requirement. The server/workstation market segment reinforces that positioning, as does the Socket 1151 platform support.

Users who need high multi-socket expandability or a large number of CPU PCIe lanes should not look here; the CPU provides only 16 PCIe Gen3 lanes. Users who need a compact, ECC-capable workstation processor with integrated graphics and a high boost clock are the audience for this chip.

FAQ

Q: What socket does the Intel Xeon E-2176G use?

A: Intel Socket 1151.

Q: Does the E-2176G support ECC memory?

A: Yes, ECC memory support is enabled. It supports DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration with 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth.

Q: What integrated graphics does the processor include?

A: HD Graphics P630.

Q: Is the E-2176G overclockable?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, so it does not offer unlocked-ratio overclocking.

Q: What is the TDP of the E-2176G?

A: 80 W.

Q: When was the processor released and what is its production status?

A: It was released on July 11, 2018, and its production status is end-of-life.

Power and Thermals

The E-2176G has an 80 W TDP. That is the thermal design point for this 6-core/12-thread Coffee Lake processor on Intel’s 14 nm process. The 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.70 GHz boost clock define the operating range, and the locked multiplier means there is no user-controlled unlocked ratio to push clocks beyond stock behavior. Cooling should therefore be matched to the 80 W envelope rather than to a higher overclocking power target.

The 14 nm process node and 154 mm² die size are the physical characteristics behind the heat density. Because the processor is end-of-life, new system builders should account for the fact that replacement or upgrade stock may be limited. The integrated HD Graphics P630 adds another component on the package, but the CPU-contained TDP figure remains 80 W for thermal design.

Platform and Compatibility

The E-2176G uses Intel Socket 1151. It belongs to the Coffee Lake architecture and carries the Coffee Lake-S WS codename, with the generation listed as Xeon E (Coffee Lake). Memory support is DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration, with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth and ECC enabled. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen3 lanes, and those lanes are CPU-only. The integrated graphics solution is HD Graphics P630.

The market segment for this processor is server/workstation. Its release date is July 11, 2018, and it is currently end-of-life. On the Socket 1151 platform, the upgrade path is tied to the same socket generation, but the end-of-life status means new production units are no longer expected. The 16 CPU PCIe Gen3 lanes are the expansion budget for high-throughput devices connected directly to the CPU, while the dual-channel DDR4 memory controller and ECC support determine the memory platform characteristics.