Intel Xeon E-2226GE vs Intel Xeon Gold 6256

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon E-2226GE and the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Xeon E-2226GE 6 core processor released in Q2/2019 with the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020.

The Intel Xeon E-2226GE is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz (4.60 GHz). The processor can compute 6 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 clocks with 3.60 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

Up to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon E-2226GE, while the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s enabled.

The Intel Xeon E-2226GE has a TDP of 80 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 is 205 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

The Intel Xeon E-2226GE has 12.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon Gold 6256 is at 33.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.