Xeon E-2388G vs Xeon Gold 6122

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Xeon E-2388G

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +37.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 95W instead of 120W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,572 vs 23,781).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 28 MB).

Xeon Gold 6122

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.9% higher PassMark.
✅+75% larger total L3 cache (28 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2388G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌26.3% higher power demand at 120W vs 95W.

Xeon E-2388G

2021

Xeon Gold 6122

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +37.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 95W instead of 120W, a 25W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+0.9% higher PassMark.
✅+75% larger total L3 cache (28 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,572 vs 23,781).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 28 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2388G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌26.3% higher power demand at 120W vs 95W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E-2388G better than Xeon Gold 6122?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon E-2388G is ahead with a 37.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6122 pulls ahead with 0.9% better PassMark. Xeon Gold 6122 also has the bigger cache pool with 75% larger total L3 cache (28 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6122 is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 20 cores and 40 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 75% larger total L3 cache (28 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon E-2388G still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon E-2388G is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 37.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon E-2388G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2018). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Xeon E-2388G Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6122 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon E-2388G	Xeon Gold 6122
1080p
low	293 FPS	186 FPS
medium	260 FPS	151 FPS
high	219 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	146 FPS
medium	192 FPS	115 FPS
high	157 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	167 FPS	68 FPS
medium	135 FPS	57 FPS
high	104 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon E-2388G	Xeon Gold 6122
1080p
low	589 FPS	211 FPS
medium	525 FPS	188 FPS
high	454 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	589 FPS	183 FPS
medium	487 FPS	166 FPS
high	420 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	394 FPS	119 FPS
medium	338 FPS	109 FPS
high	319 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	273 FPS	82 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon E-2388G	Xeon Gold 6122
1080p
low	589 FPS	595 FPS
medium	589 FPS	559 FPS
high	589 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	532 FPS	439 FPS
1440p
low	589 FPS	558 FPS
medium	589 FPS	453 FPS
high	516 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	442 FPS	355 FPS
4K
low	551 FPS	405 FPS
medium	456 FPS	315 FPS
high	406 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	340 FPS	225 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon E-2388G	Xeon Gold 6122
1080p
low	589 FPS	595 FPS
medium	589 FPS	595 FPS
high	589 FPS	595 FPS
ultra	589 FPS	577 FPS
1440p
low	589 FPS	595 FPS
medium	589 FPS	595 FPS
high	589 FPS	513 FPS
ultra	589 FPS	441 FPS
4K
low	589 FPS	471 FPS
medium	565 FPS	421 FPS
high	511 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	325 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2388G and Xeon Gold 6122

Xeon E-2388G

The Xeon E-2388G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,572 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon Gold 6122

The Xeon Gold 6122 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 23,781 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E-2388G packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6122 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6122 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2388G versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6122 — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2388G (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon E-2388G is built on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E-2388G scores 23,572 against the Xeon Gold 6122's 23,781 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 6122. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2388G vs 28 MB on the Xeon Gold 6122.

Feature	Xeon E-2388G	Xeon Gold 6122
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	20 / 40+150%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+38%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+78%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	28 MB+75%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Rocket Lake-E (2021)	—
PassMark	23,572	23,781

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2388G uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6122 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.